Pipefitters for hire in San Diego, CA

Find pipefitters who specialize in installing and repairing piping systems, utilizing skills in welding, blueprint reading and system design to ensure efficient operation of heating, cooling and other industrial processes. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in San Diego, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    311

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    5%
    Interpreting Technical Drawings
    4%
    Time Management
    4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    71%
    Vocational or technical training
    17%
    Bachelor's degree
    9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    40%
  • Current company

    • Bae systems
    • Serco
    • BAE Systems USA
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    25%
    2-5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 311 profiles for Pipefitters in San Diego, CA

Last updated: Nov 8, 2026

Pipefitter: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Diego, CA: $77,584 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $56,815 – $105,944 yearly
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  • Pipefitter

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesCDLDriver's LicenseCPRForklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceConstruction Inspection
  • Pipefitter

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Confined Space CertificationAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10CPRForklift Certification

    Skills

    FabricationPipefittingPipe InstallationInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingIsometric Drawings
  • Journeyman Pipefitter/welder

    Chula Vista, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Welding CertificationOSHA

    Skills

    WeldingBrazing EquipmentBrazingCutting TorchesOxy-Fuel WeldingInterpreting Technical Drawings
  • Journeyman Pipefitter/Lead

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTeam LeadershipLeading Team Collaboration Initiatives
  • Pipefitter Apprentice & Journeyman

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationJourneyman LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsInventory ControlInventory ManagementPromotional DisplaysSafe Work PracticesWorkplace Safety
  • Journeyman Pipefitter

    Chula Vista, California

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL C

    Skills

    LeadershipMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingAssemblyMechanical KnowledgeAutomotive Repair

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The average time to fill a pipefitter role is 72 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do pipefitters tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a pipefitter include: communication skills, interpreting technical drawings and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for pipefitters?

Common licenses or certifications for pipefitters include: OSHA 10, Driver's License and Scissor Lift Certification.

What are some job titles related to pipefitters?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to pipefitters include: journeyman pipefitter/welder, pipefitter apprentice & journeyman and pipefitter foreman.

What level of education is common for a pipefitter?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a pipefitter in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a pipefitter?

Most pipefitters have 15 years of professional experience.

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