Steamfitter Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

A Steamfitter, also known as a Pipefitter, plays a crucial role in the construction industry by installing and repairing both high-pressure and low-pressure pipe systems used for manufacturing, heating, and cooling. Their duties include reading and interpreting blueprints, ensuring that piping systems are perfectly aligned and meet all safety standards, and maintaining and repairing systems as needed. They handle pipes that contain chemicals, steam, water, or gas. They also work on projects that involve HVAC systems, steam boilers, and power plant applications. Steamfitters are highly skilled in cutting, fitting, and welding pipes, often working in challenging conditions such as heights or confined spaces.

To become a proficient Steamfitter, one should have strong mechanical aptitude, good problem-solving skills, physical strength and stamina, and excellent attention to detail. They should also possess excellent communication skills as they often need to work as part of a team. Furthermore, certification in areas such as welding or steam fitting from a vocational school or apprenticeship program is often required. Prior job roles that can lead to a career as a steamfitter include being a Plumber's Helper, an HVAC Technician, or a Welder. These roles can help build foundational skills in understanding pipe systems, blueprint reading, and safe work practices.

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Pipe Fabricator

  • Gonzales, LA (21 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gonzales, LA (21 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Lined pipe fabricator Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow...

Plumber/Pipefitter Master

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago

and water systems for a large state agency complex, using multiple trades skills (plumbing, welding, insulating, pipefitting)....

Pipefitter - St. Gabriel, LA

  • Saint Gabriel, LA (14 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Gabriel, LA (14 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 2 days ago

The Pipefitter position lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems, fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and...

Plumber

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Journeyman Plumbers for projects located in Rogers, AR....

Plumber/Pipefitter Master

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago

and pipefitting tasks in a commercial setting....

Plumber Pipefitter Master

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago

for a large state agency complex, using multiple trades skills (plumbing, welding, insulating, pipefitting)....

Plumber 2 - Lake Main Campus

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago

Read and interpret blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials....

Pipefitter-Welder

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 15 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 15 days ago

Position: Pipefitter/Welder Location: Baton Rouge, LA Essential Functions: Welds metal parts together using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes Performs...

Pipefitter

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 16 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 16 days ago

Job Scope: Read blueprints Prepare, fabricate, and install pipe according to specifications Install valves, hangers, supports, and flanges to piping systems Other tasks as assigned Requirements 5+ years...

Instrument Fitter

  • Geismar, LA (19 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Geismar, LA (19 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 26 days ago

Applicants should have the ability to: Knowledgeable in communication and applicable OSHA rules and regulations Read and understand loop sheets, P & ID's, and blueprints Have the ability to perform...

Pipefitter Lead

  • Geismar, LA (19 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Geismar, LA (19 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

SUMMARY Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for...

Instrument Fitter

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary: The Instrument Fitter is responsible for laying out, assembling, installing, or maintaining pipe systems, pipe supports, or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment for steam,...

Plumber 1 - Lake Main Campus

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Learn to read and interpret blueprints and building specifications for plumbing layouts....

Plumber 3 - Lake Main Campus

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Conduct thorough inspections of plumbing systems to identify issues and perform necessary repairs. Interpret and create blueprints and building specifications for plumbing layouts....

Plumber 2 - Lake Main Campus

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Read and interpret blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials....

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Highest Education Level

Steamfitters in Baton Rouge, LA offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.2%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
Associate's Degree
11.5%
Master's Degree
6.1%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%


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