Calibrator - 3rd shift

Apache Workforce

Houston, TX 77029

Day Shift Available

Pay: $20.00–$28.00/hour based on experience

Night Shift Differential: Additional 10% on top of base pay

Apache Workforce is currently hiring experienced Instrument Fitters for opportunities in Houston, TX. We are seeking skilled candidates with instrumentation, tubing, and fabrication experience who can perform precise assembly work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

The Instrument Fitter is responsible for fitting and assembling instrument systems, bending and installing tubing, and ensuring all instrumentation components meet engineering specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Run pneumatic tubing and install instrument lines

Complete layout and routing of tubing on skids and systems

Install tubing to end devices and instrumentation components

Bend stainless steel tubing (¼”–½”) accurately to specification

Fabricate brackets, braces, and instrument racks as needed

Read and interpret blueprints, P&ID drawings, and instrumentation diagrams

Understand system flow and instrumentation functions

Maintain clean and organized work areas following 5S standards

Follow OSHA safety standards and company safety procedures

Properly use PPE and report safety concerns immediately

Participate in safety training and compliance programs

Perform additional duties assigned by management

Qualifications & Skills

Strong ability to read blueprints and P&ID drawings

Knowledge of instrumentation systems and end devices

Experience working with various types of tubing

Strong math and measurement skills

Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work accurately in a detail‑oriented environment

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred for communication and teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Minimum 4+ years of experience as an Instrument Fitter

Experience bending stainless steel tubing

Basic understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems

Ability to work in a manufacturing/shop environment

Preferred Qualifications

Manufacturing or industrial experience

Familiarity with safety procedures and compliance programs

Team-oriented with strong communication skills

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work performed in a non-climate-controlled shop environment

Exposure to industrial conditions including heat, noise, and dust

Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift (with breaks)

Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and standing required

Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs

Steel-toe boots and safety glasses required at all times

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