Commercial Construction Copper Mechanic / Brazer

Job Title: Commercial Construction Copper Mechanic / Brazer

Location: DFW Metroplex, TX

Pay: Competitive, based on experience

Industry: Commercial Mechanical Construction

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Copper Mechanics/Brazers to support large-scale commercial construction projects throughout the DFW Metroplex. This role is responsible for installing, fabricating, assembling, and brazing copper piping systems used in HVAC, medical gas, chilled water, refrigeration, and mechanical applications. Candidates should have a strong understanding of commercial construction environments, blueprints, and industry standards for copper piping installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, cut, fit, assemble, and braze copper piping systems according to project specifications and blueprints.

• Perform silver brazing on copper tubing for HVAC, refrigeration, chilled water, and medical gas systems.

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and isometric diagrams.

• Measure, mark, and prepare piping layouts for installation.

• Install hangers, supports, sleeves, and related hardware.

• Conduct pressure testing and leak testing of piping systems.

• Ensure all work complies with project specifications, safety requirements, and applicable building codes.

• Coordinate with foremen, supervisors, and other trades to maintain project schedules.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized manner.

• Follow OSHA safety standards and company safety policies at all times.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial mechanical construction experience.

• Proven experience brazing copper piping systems.

• Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, chilled water, or medical gas piping installations.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.

• Experience using pipe cutters, torches, tubing benders, and related tools.

• Ability to work safely on ladders, lifts, and scaffolding.

• Strong attention to detail and workmanship quality.

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to project sites throughout the DFW area.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, family-owned organization with more than 100 active projects, offering long-term career potential and steady work. The role starts as contract-to-hire, providing a clear path to permanent employment based on performance. You benefit from genuine advancement opportunities, where team members have progressed from helper roles into project management positions. You work in an environment that values craftsmanship, safety, and professional growth, with exposure to diverse and high-profile commercial and industrial projects across the region.

Work Environment

Work takes place on commercial and light industrial construction job sites throughout the DFW Metroplex, including an immediate project at a university campus in Fort Worth. You will work on active construction sites that involve coordination with multiple trades, use of heavy equipment, and adherence to strict safety standards. Travel between job sites is required, with mileage reimbursement provided at a set rate per mile after the first job of the day, and mileage applied to the first job when it is located 30 miles or more from the central shop in Carrollton. The environment is fast-paced, hands-on, and field-focused, with regular use of tools and equipment such as pipe threading machines, grooving machines, press tools, and brazing and soldering equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $34.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.