Steamfitter Jobs in West Virginia

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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Lead Plumber - Trade Specialist Lead II- WVU Tech (Beckley)

  • Beckley, WV
  • 14 hours ago
  • Beckley, WV
  • 14 hours ago

Demonstrated proper techniques used to reroute or extend piping systems....

Plumber

  • New Martinsville, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • New Martinsville, WV
  • 1 day ago

prevention, and refrigeration-related plumbing systems....

"Plumber II" means a person employed as a journeyman plumber....

Plumber needed

  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 3 days ago
  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 3 days ago

Our plumbing business is booming, and we're looking for skilled, reliable plumbers to help us cover overflow jobs. What Were Looking For: Insured plumbers....

Over-flow plumber needed

  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago

Our plumbing business is booming, and we're looking for skilled, reliable plumbers to help us cover overflow jobs. What Were Looking For: Insured plumbers....

Plumber needed

  • Huntington, WV
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 3 days ago

Our plumbing business is booming, and we're looking for skilled, reliable plumbers to help us cover overflow jobs. What Were Looking For: Insured plumbers....

Plumber

  • Follansbee, WV
  • 5 days ago
  • Follansbee, WV
  • 5 days ago

plumber (steubenville area) compensation: $15 per hour employment type: job title: plumbing work Looking for a plumber $15 per hour for short term minor plumbing....

Plumbing Pipe-fitter / Pipe welder

  • Bluefield, WV
  • 7 days ago
  • Bluefield, WV
  • 7 days ago

Must be experienced with carbon steel piping, stainless steel piping, stainless steel tubing, PVC, Copper, and weld pipe....

Plumber I/II

  • Huntington, WV
  • 11 days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 11 days ago

and related plumbing tools....

Pipe Fitter Helper

  • Apple Grove, WV
  • 14 days ago
  • Apple Grove, WV
  • 14 days ago

Install and maintain compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping, using hand tools and power tools, and following specifications and blueprints....

Pipe Fitter

  • Apple Grove, WV
  • 20 days ago
  • Apple Grove, WV
  • 20 days ago

Install and maintain compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping, using hand tools and power tools, and following specifications and blueprints....

Pipefitters - Apple Grove, WV - Contracting

  • Apple Grove, WV
  • 21 days ago
  • Apple Grove, WV
  • 21 days ago

Location: Apple Grove, WV Pay Rate: Up to $33/Hour +$100/day Per Diem Hours: 60 Hours/ Week; Approximately 1 Year or Longer The Systems Group is looking for an energetic individual to be our next Pipefitting...

Plumbers

  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 28 days ago
  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 28 days ago

Job Description: The Plumber will be completing residential and commercial plumbing work, repairing lines, installing new lines, other duties as assigned....

Plumbers Helper

  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 28 days ago
  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 28 days ago

Requirement: 18 years of age or older, no education required, driver's license is plus but not mandatory, pass drug test and background check upon offer of employment. Description: Plumber's...

Welder / Pipefitter (29126)

  • Dunbar, WV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dunbar, WV
  • 30+ days ago

Duties include: Lay out and install metal and non-metal piping systems Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and isometric drawings Weld on tanks, vessels, structural supports, and piping systems Perform...

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Salary for Steamfitter Jobs in West Virginia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Steamfitters in West Virginia offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.2%
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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