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TEAM, Inc.

Technician Hot Tapping Services - L2

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

About Team: TEAM, Inc. is a global leader within the specialized Hot Tap Services sector, offering high-quality and specialized services to the refining, petrochemical, utilities, pipeline, and other ...

TEAM, Inc.

Technician Hot Tapping Services - L2

Alvin, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

About Team: TEAM, Inc. is a global leader within the specialized Hot Tap Services sector, offering high-quality and specialized services to the refining, petrochemical, utilities, pipeline, and other ...

DIHO Consulting USA

Electrical Wireman

Houston, TX

$25 - $38/hr

Drilling and tapping panel enclosures * Performing continuity and point-to-point testing * Troubleshooting and correcting wiring issues * Following NEC, UL 508A, safety, and workmanship standards A ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for tapping in the United States is $18.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is tapping?

A Tapping job typically involves operating machinery to drill or cut threads into metal, plastic, or other materials. Workers in this role may use manual or automated tapping machines to ensure precise threading for fasteners, bolts, or assembly components. They must follow technical specifications, inspect finished products for quality, and maintain equipment for optimal performance. Attention to detail and knowledge of machining processes are essential for efficiency and accuracy.

What does a tapping operator do?

As a Tapping Operator, your daily responsibilities usually include setting up and operating tapping machines, monitoring the production process, adjusting machine settings, inspecting finished parts for quality, and performing basic equipment maintenance. You will often work closely with other machine operators, quality assurance personnel, and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and meet production targets. Attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot minor equipment issues are key parts of the role. This hands-on work environment requires both technical know-how and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for tapping?

To excel as a Tapping Operator, you typically need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience with metalworking or industrial machinery. Familiarity with tapping machines, hand tools, blueprint reading, and often a vocational or technical certification are advantageous. Good problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a focus on workplace safety help individuals stand out. These capabilities are vital for maintaining high quality, efficient production, and a safe working environment.

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Infographic showing various Tapping job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,476 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Technician Hot Tapping Services - L2

TEAM, Inc.

Edwardsville, IL • On-site

$45K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

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Team Inc. rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

183rd of 283 rated repair and maintenance companies

Job description

About Team:
TEAM, Inc. is a global leader within the specialized Hot Tap Services sector, offering high-quality and specialized services to the refining, petrochemical, utilities, pipeline, and other industrial sectors. We are committed to safety, innovation, and performance excellence.
Position Overview:
TEAM is seeking an experienced, technically capable, and safety-focused Hot Tap and Line Stop Technician to lead and perform various tasks and work scopes within the service level qualification assigned.
Why Team:
  • Excellent benefits, 401k match, paid vacation and holidays, overtime with full travel and per-diem paid.
  • Work with top-tier equipment and support teams in a high-impact environment.
  • Opportunities for training along with growth into other technical services, project management or leadership roles.
  • A performance-driven, safety-first culture built on trust, teamwork, and technical excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Compliance with all safety procedures and job documentation.
  • The primary role is responsible for executing and leading Hot Tap and Line Stop operations in accordance with the technician certification following company processes and procedures, achieve or exceed quality expectations for the performance of Hot Tap and Line Stop operations that may include any of the following techniques and tasks:
    • Creating a safe entry into a pipe or vessel; operating at a pressure or vacuum
    • Hot taps and conventional line stops
    • Hot stops
    • Hi-Stops®
    • Super Hi-Stops®
    • Double Line Stops
    • 45 Degree angle taps
    • Tee stops and elbow stops
    • Across-the-line stops
    • Through the line valve stops
    • Freeze stops
  • Attend and complete the required training to maintain competence and to continuously improve their skills and levels of competence and knowledge.
  • Identifies circumstances that necessitate the use of proper safety procedures and equipment.
  • Maintain all tooling and equipment, document all service activities as required.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
  • Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver in a standard, refinery or plant environment to include the ability to access elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells except when performing non-field duties.
  • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employees to communicate effectively.
  • Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employees to investigations.
  • Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine office duties.
  • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.
  • Ability to maintain focus and multitask with effective communication skills.

Work Conditions
  • Position is based out of a TEAM field office or client site location.
  • Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant or pipeline atmosphere.
  • Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
  • Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
  • Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.
  • May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
  • Required to travel out of town 75%-100%

Job Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Technical school, Industry or relevant training preferred
  • Three (3) or more years of experience in a Hot Tap industrial setting is required.
  • Driving License, TWIC Card, preferred.

This job description outlines the general tasks and work difficulty for the position but does not specify the exact duties and responsibilities of individual roles. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.
The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Additional Job Description
Anticipated compensation for this role is $45,760 per year plus benefits.
Note: Disclosure as required by HB3129 of the pay range for this role when being hired into our locations in Illinois. Team reserves the right to pay more or less than the pasted range. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and geography.
TEAM Industrial Services, Inc. strictly prohibits discrimination against applicants, employees, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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