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Allegiance Staffing

Instrument Tuber

Houston, TX

Instrument Fitter / Tuber We are hiring experienced Instrument Fitters for a contract opportunity supporting production operations in the oil and gas equipment manufacturing space. Candidates must ...

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How much do instrument fitter job jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for instrument fitter job in the United States is $28.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Instrument Fitter Job vs Instrument Technician?

AspectInstrument FitterInstrument Technician
CertificationsTypically requires relevant trade certifications or apprenticeshipsRequires similar certifications, often with additional technical qualifications
Work EnvironmentPrimarily on-site, installing and maintaining instruments in industrial settingsOn-site and in workshops, troubleshooting and calibrating instruments
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, oil & gas, and process industriesUsed across similar industries, often with overlapping roles

Both roles involve working with industrial instruments, but Instrument Fitters focus more on installation and assembly, while Instrument Technicians emphasize calibration and troubleshooting. The roles are closely related, with overlapping skills and certifications, often working together in industrial environments.

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Infographic showing various Instrument Fitter Job job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% Locum Tenens, 58% As Needed, 8% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,888 per year, or $28.8 per hour.

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Bechtel Construction Services

Brownsville, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description


1. Adhere to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
2. Assemble, mount and installs control panels, instruments, associated sensing devices that measure, indicate, transmit, record and control.
3. Plan layout and installation in accordance with manufacture instructions, specifications, issued design details and drawings.
4. Assemble and install instrument stands, brackets, trays, clamps and hangers as required to properly secure instrumentation and other associated components.
5. Measures, cuts, threads and installs small bore piping typically associated with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
6. Must have extensive tubing bending and installation experience.
7. Perform pressure testing of installed tubing and small bore pipe as required to prove integrity of system.
8. Able to read drawings; P&IDs, Details, Location, Schematics, Isometrics, etc.
9. Works in a timely manner, accurately and, maintains an orderly and clean work area.
10. Performs regular maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment and instrumentation (both installed and pre-installed).
11. Prepare and record QC installation documents, perform installation inspections with Engineers and Client as per Installation Testing Procedures (ITPs).
12. Physically able to work within a construction environment; including extensive walking, climbing, confined spaces, elevated work areas and lifting of tools and equipment up to 40lbs.
13. Typically has 48 months of industrial construction experience.

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