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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 “Locomotive Pipe Fitter”

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

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