Steamfitter Jobs in Orange, 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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Instrument Fitter Helper

  • Orange, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Orange, TX
  • 15 hours ago

to control and measure variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition Assist skilled craftsman to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install primary piping...

Pipefitter Helper

  • Orange, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Orange, TX
  • 15 hours ago

Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures. Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to the job specifications....

Pipefitter Journeyman

  • Orange, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Orange, TX
  • 15 hours ago

Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures. Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to the job specifications....

Instrument Fitter Journeyman

  • Orange, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Orange, TX
  • 15 hours ago

As a Instrument Fitter Journeyman for our PICCo District at our CP CHEM Project in Orange, Texas you will contribute to our team by: meeting the following requirements: Read and interpret blueprints...

Instrument Fitter Journeyman

  • Orange, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Orange, TX
  • 15 hours ago

Fabricate and install conduit, tubing, and piping including the installation of instruments and supports Experience Level Skilled Primary Responsibilities and Duties Selects type and size of pipe, tube...

Pipefitter Foreman

  • Port Arthur, TX (24 miles from Orange, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Port Arthur, TX (24 miles from Orange, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Read and interpret blueprints, understand job specifications, implement Bechtel job procedures and work rules, and inspect finished work for quality and completeness 7....

Pipefitter Journeyman

  • Orange, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Orange, TX
  • 5 days ago

Requisition ID: 173560 Position Summary Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair all types of piping systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards....

Graywolf JM Pipefitter - BEAUMONT, TX #2947

  • Beaumont, TX (13 miles from Orange, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Beaumont, TX (13 miles from Orange, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Advanced Blueprint Reading – Correctly identify piping arrangement drawings. Read and correctly interpret GPS coordinates, control points, elevations, P&ID’s plan views and section views....

Instrument Fitter - Invista

  • Orange, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Orange, TX
  • 7 days ago

Qualification Highlights: Must be able to read blueprints, sketches, drawings, or building plans Must possess all knowledge skills and abilities for position - see below Must be able to meet all physical...

Helper Pipefitter 1

  • Orange, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Orange, TX
  • 9 days ago

Assist with the installation of valves, hangers, supports, flanges inside piping system according to plans and applicable specifications....

Pipefitter Helper - BEAUMONT, TX #2941

  • Beaumont, TX (13 miles from Orange, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Beaumont, TX (13 miles from Orange, TX)
  • 14 days ago

GrayWolf is seeking Pipe Helpers at our Beaumont, TX project site GrayWolf is a heavy industrial/commercial construction contractor that provides end-to-end solutions from design, fabrication,...

Pipefitter General Foreman

  • Port Neches, TX (6 miles from Orange, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Port Neches, TX (6 miles from Orange, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Project Field Supervision of Piping activities, Subcontractors, Field Staff or Home Office Staff and overall Budget Performance as well as management of the overall site....

Pipefitter Foreman

  • Port Neches, TX (6 miles from Orange, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Port Neches, TX (6 miles from Orange, TX)
  • 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...

Pipefitter General Foreman

  • Port Arthur, TX (24 miles from Orange, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Port Arthur, TX (24 miles from Orange, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Read an interpret blueprints, understand job specification and implement Bechtel job procedure and work rules. 4. Understand the work scope and integrate priorities of the project. 5....

Pipefitter Helper

  • Port Arthur, TX (24 miles from Orange, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Port Arthur, TX (24 miles from Orange, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Manipulates and generally understands the use of different types of power and manual pipefitting layout and construction tools. 3....

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Highest Education Level

Steamfitters in Orange, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.3%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
Associate's Degree
11.6%
Master's Degree
6.1%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%


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