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Steamfitter Apprenticeship Opportunities

Job Description

Steamfitters install piping and tubing made of carbon steel, copper, plastic, glass or other metals using a variety of processes. These processes include brazing, welding, screwing, gluing, bending and mechanical joining. Steamfitters install valves, controls, pumps, vessels and hangers, as well as refrigeration equipment, air-conditioning equipment, compressors, coils, and boilers.

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Working Conditions

Steamfitters work indoors and outdoors in all sorts of weather and in a variety of places and positions, including buildings, trenches, roofs, scaffolding, ladders and inside tanks. Hazards include exposure to chemicals, gases, fumes and loud noise.

Minimum Qualifications

Available Apprenticeship Programs


Committee NameCityAverage Wage
EASTERN WA-NE OREGON PIPE TRADES JATCPASCO$54.00View for #60210414 Apprenticeship Details