5 of the Most Popular Types of Fitter Helper Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Fitter Helper Jobs

• Pipe Fitter Helper

  Salary range: $35,500 - $44,500

  Pipe Fitter Helper is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Pipe Fitter Helper jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $44,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Pipe Fitter Helper job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Pipefitter

  Salary range: $50,500 - $64,500

  Pipefitters fabricate, assembles, and installs piping systems. When assigned a project, the pipefitter chooses the appropriate materials and size of the pipes, then manipulates the metal to fit the installation area by using techniques such as threading, welding, grinding, rigging, cutting, bending, and soldering. Pipefitters are also responsible for transporting the pipes, installing them, and testing the system to ensure it runs properly. At the commercial level, these systems are typically heating and cooling systems, but pipefitters may also work with plumbing and water systems.

• Pipefitter Per Diem

  Salary range: $50,500 - $64,500

  Pipefitter Per Diem is a common job search query. Most salaries for Pipefitter Per Diem jobs pay between $50,500 (25th percentile) and $64,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Pipefitter Per Diem job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Welder Helper

  Salary range: $32,000 - $40,000

  A welder helper, also known as a welder assistant, provides support to the welder during active work on a project. The welder helper performs duties that do not require as much skill as a welder, such as handing materials to the welder, cleaning the work area, and moving equipment. A welder helper is a vital part of the welding process. They are responsible for finishing the weld by grinding or brushing the area to remove any excess metal or impurities, looking out for the safety of the welder, and identifying any dangers or flaws in the work.

• Instrument Fitter Helper

  Salary range: $35,500 - $44,500

  Instrument Fitter Helper is a typical job search query Most salaries for Instrument Fitter Helper jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $44,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Instrument Fitter Helper job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.