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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 “Gas Fitter”

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

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