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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 “Equipment Service Associate (ESA)”

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

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