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Job Description

Lay out, assemble, install, or maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, or industrial production or processing systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-2152.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters”.

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Tasks for “Coppersmith”

Modify, clean, or maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, or related machines or equipment, using hand or power tools.
Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.
Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
Cut or bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools.
Install or test gray water systems, such as recycling, treatment, or irrigation systems.
Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
Prepare cost estimates for clients.
Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic or electrolytic action.
Install fixtures, appliances, or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption.
Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints.
Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
Install pipe systems to support alternative energy-fueled systems, such as geothermal heating and cooling systems.
Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading.
Install automatic controls to regulate pipe systems.
Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
Remove and replace worn components.
Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.

Related Technology & Tools

Direct current DC arc welder
Pipe flange aligners
Air wire brushes
Pipe bending tools
Truck cranes
Ohmmeters
Pneumatic pipe bevelers
Trenchers
Roll groovers
Generators
Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
Manlifts
Measuring tapes
Hydraulic valve turners
Screwdrivers
Air operated grinders
Rasps
Null locators
Portable grinders
Air-acetylene torches
Flat head screwdrivers
Metal cutting dies
Pipe threading machines
Locking pliers
Water pumps
Personal computers
Offset grinders
Metal inert gas MIG welders
Hydrostatic testers
Transit levels
Tirfors
Metal hand saws
Pavement stompers
Pry bars
Loaders
Desktop computers
Hand tachometers
Alternating current AC welding equipment
Notebook computers
Pipe threaders
Quality control QC welders' gauges
Crescent wrenches
Hole saws
Centering head tools
Oxyacetylene welding equipment
Cutting torches
Safety harnesses
Scaffolding
Impact wrenches
Hydraulic cranes
Basin wrenches
Portable welding machines
Jackhammers
Pedestal grinders
Laser levels
Forklifts
Explosimeters
Jam-proof ratchet threaders
Winches
Metal cutting taps
Magnetic circle layout tools
Drill presses
Pipe wrenches
Allen wrenches
Backhoes
Pipe bending mandrels
Hand hacksaws
Nylon strap wrenches
Soldering equipment
Slip joint pliers
Dumpy levels
Drophead dies
Phillips head screwdrivers
Impact screwdrivers
Propane torches
Circular saws
Bolt cutters
Pipe cutters
Power drills
Ladders
Automatic levels
Power hammers
Mud pumps
Pipe lasers
Pipe flaring tools
Laser printers
Welding clamps
Hammers
Framing squares
Chain falls
Utility knives
Stationary grinders
Leak-testing gauges
Air compressors
Pipe fabrication shears
Pipeline jacks
Shielded arc welding tools
Flow gauges
Amp meters
Split bubble levels
Pulleys
Pressure gauges
Reciprocating saws
Hole cutting tools
Calipers
Water samplers
Ball peen hammers
Wire tracers
Box end wrenches
Levels
Two-hole pins
Plumb bobs
Adjustable wrenches
Vertical bandsaws
Tuggers
Water stoppers
Block and tackle equipment
Radius markers
Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment
Skip loaders
Plasma cutting guides
Combination squares
Pipe vises
Single-cut mill saw files
Reamers
Heat guns
Chain wrenches
Welding hoods
Augers
Pocket levels
Torch cutter guides
Cold chisels
Manual pipe benders
Pit depth gauges
Deburring tools
Material-hoisting slings
Monkey wrench sets
Angle air grinders
Stands
Power hacksaws
Pneumatic wire brushes

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