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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 “Heating Unit Installer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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