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Instrument & Mechanical Fitter

Field / Craft Labor

Amarillo, TX | On-Site

Contract | Full-Time

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established mechanical and instrumentation contractor with a strong footprint in large-scale industrial and critical infrastructure construction across the United States. Known for delivering complex, high-specification projects on time and to exacting standards, they operate across sectors including data center, energy, and industrial construction. Their crews are made up of experienced craft professionals who take pride in precision workmanship and long-term project commitment. They prioritize safety, reliability, and a team-first culture on every job site.

Job Description

We are hiring experienced Instrument & Mechanical Fitters for a long-term, large-scale data center construction project in Amarillo, Texas. This is a ground-up critical infrastructure build requiring skilled fitters who can work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment from day one.

In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, fitting, and support of instrumentation and mechanical systems throughout the project lifecycle. You'll work alongside other skilled tradespeople under the direction of a general foreman, contributing to systems that will power and support one of the most demanding facility types in the construction industry.

This is a three-year project offering consistent, long-term work for fitters looking to plant roots on a major job. Candidates who are reliable, safety-conscious, and take direction well will thrive on this crew.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, fit, and support instrumentation and mechanical systems per project specifications and engineered drawings
• Read and interpret technical documents including P&IDs, isometrics, and equipment specs
• Coordinate with pipefitters, electricians, and other trades to ensure proper system integration
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times in compliance with site safety standards
• Identify and communicate field issues or conflicts to the foreman in a timely manner
• Perform daily inspections of tools and equipment prior to use
• Support QC processes including pressure tests, inspections, and as-built documentation as directed
• Adhere to all OSHA regulations and site-specific safety protocols throughout the duration of the project

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience as an instrument or mechanical fitter
• Valid OSHA 10 certification (must be current)
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and field documents
• Strong communication skills and ability to take and follow directions from supervision
• Demonstrated reliability and work ethic on multi-month or multi-year projects
• Comfortable working in an active construction environment with multiple trades on-site

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior experience on data center, industrial, or critical infrastructure construction projects
• Familiarity with instrumentation tubing, manifolds, and process connections
• OSHA 30 certification
• Experience working extended schedules (50–60+ hours/week)

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or equivalent trade school training a plus, but not required — demonstrated field experience is what counts

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $32–$38/hour (based on experience)
• Per Diem: $178/day for each day worked
• Schedule: 60 hours/week (overtime eligible)
• Project Duration: 3-year long-term project — stable, consistent work through completion

Ready to get to work? Apply today and lock in your spot on a long-term project with competitive pay and daily per diem.

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