Steamfitter Jobs in Brownsville, TX

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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Plumber

  • Harlingen, TX (20 miles from Brownsville, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Harlingen, TX (20 miles from Brownsville, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Plumber Responsibilities: Reading and interpreting blueprints to assess or plan plumbing installations and layouts. Installing, maintaining and repairing plumbing systems and fixtures....

Experience Plumber And Helper

  • Harlingen, TX (20 miles from Brownsville, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Harlingen, TX (20 miles from Brownsville, TX)
  • 7 days ago

un Experience Plumber And Helper (Rio Grande Valley / Corpus Christi) compensation: Experience employment type: job title: Plumber Helper Looking for an experienced plumber/handyman for the Rio...

Assistant, Plumber

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 15 days ago

Performs maintenance, plumbing and repair work assigned while maintaining a high standard of safety cleanliness, and efficiency....

Pipefitter Journey

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Able to read and comprehend piping isometric drawings. Able to read piping & instrument diagrams' (preferred). 3+ years' experience in the testing and commissioning of piping systems....

Pipefitter General Foreman

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Read an interpret blueprints, understand job specification and implement Bechtel job procedure and work rules. Understand the work scope and integrate priorities of the project....

Pipefitter

  • Harlingen, TX (20 miles from Brownsville, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Harlingen, TX (20 miles from Brownsville, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

Pay range: $16-18 per hour Pipefitter II - This position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience and a solid understanding of piping and wet side HVAC applications....

Pipefitter Foreman

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 45+ days ago

Read and interpret blueprints, understand job specifications, implement Bechtel job procedures and work rules, and inspect finished work for quality and completeness Understand the work scope and integrate...

Pipefitter Helper

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Manipulates and generally understands the use of different types of power and manual pipefitting layout and construction tools....

Plumber

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains....

Plumber II

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Preferred Education: N/A Licenses/Certifications: Journeyman plumbing license preferred....

Pipefitter Journeyman

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Able to read and comprehend piping isometric drawings. Able to read piping & instrument diagrams' (preferred). 3+ years' experience in the testing and commissioning of piping systems....

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Salary for Steamfitter Jobs in Brownsville, TX

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Highest Education Level

Steamfitters in Brownsville, TX 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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