Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Course Advisor; Maine; On-site; USD 32,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters to join their team. This role involves assembling, installing, and repairing pipelines that carry vital resources like water and air. With a growing job market and increasing demand for skilled trades, this position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will be highly valued. If you have a passion for hands-on work and want to be part of a field with promising job growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Assemble, install, and repair pipelines for various liquids and gases.
• Install heating, cooling, and mechanical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and repair pipelines for water, steam, and gases.
• Install heating and cooling equipment as needed.

Skills

Pipeline installation

Mechanical control systems

Heating and cooling equipment installation

Sprinkler fitting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship in plumbing

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

All About Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Job Description: Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinklerfitters.

Types of Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter Jobs

• Fire Sprinkler Installer
• Gas Plumber
• Water Pump Installer
• Master Plumber

Salary Information

The average yearly salary of a Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter ranges between $32,100 and $93,700. Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters who work in Illinois, Alaska, or Minnesota, make the highest salaries.

Job Market Overview

In the United States, there were 480,600 jobs for Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 15.6% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 75,200 new jobs for Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 61,000 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter are Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Alaska, or Vermont. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Where Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Are Employed

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters work in various industries.