Steamfitter Jobs in Upton, NY

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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Plumbers Helper Needed F/T (Experience a PLUS)

  • Nesconset, NY (13 miles from Upton, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nesconset, NY (13 miles from Upton, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Plumbing experience a plus but not required (will train) Must be reliable!...

Trades Specialist (Plumber and Steamfitter)

  • Stony Brook, NY (12 miles from Upton, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (12 miles from Upton, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Trades Specialists (Plumber & Steamfitters) are responsible for all plumbing and steam-fitting work, including the planning and laying out of work and determining the cause of trouble in plumbing and...

Steam Fitter A Brookhaven National Laboratory

  • Upton, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Upton, NY
  • 14 days ago

Responsibilities: Under minimum supervision lays out, constructs, or installs, repairs and maintains heat, steam and hot water distribution systems, related facilities and auxiliary equipment and piping...

Steam Fitter A

  • Upton, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Upton, NY
  • 14 days ago

Responsibilities: Under minimum supervision lays out, constructs, or installs, repairs and maintains heat, steam and hot water distribution systems, related facilities and auxiliary equipment and piping...

Plumber A Brookhaven National Laboratory

  • Upton, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • Upton, NY
  • 20 days ago

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees...

Plumber A

  • Upton, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • Upton, NY
  • 20 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Under minimum supervision lays out, constructs or installs, repairs, and maintains water and gas distribution systems, related facilities and auxiliary...

Looking for a plumber

  • Brightwaters, NY (22 miles from Upton, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Brightwaters, NY (22 miles from Upton, NY)
  • 27 days ago

Looking for a plumber (Bay Shore) compensation: $$$$$$$ I'm looking for quality plumbers who are interested in growing their business as well as opportunities to EASILY bring in some additional...

Plumbing Service Technician

  • Patchogue, NY (9 miles from Upton, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Patchogue, NY (9 miles from Upton, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

That’s why this is the best plumbing job on the planet!...

General Mechanic (Plumber/Steamfitter)

  • Westhampton Beach, NY (14 miles from Upton, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Westhampton Beach, NY (14 miles from Upton, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

Under general supervision, the General Mechanic (Plumber/Steamfitter) performs journeyman work in the plumbing/steamfitting trade....

Service Plumber

  • Deer Park, NY (23 miles from Upton, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Deer Park, NY (23 miles from Upton, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

Do you want to work with the best professionals in the plumbing industry? Then you could be a candidate for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing!...

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Salary for Steamfitter Jobs in Upton, NY

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Highest Education Level

Steamfitters in Upton, NY 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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