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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 “Piping Designer”

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

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Metal cutting dies
Direct current DC arc welder
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Impact screwdrivers
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Amp meters
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Centering head tools
Calipers
Flat head screwdrivers
Pressure gauges
Dumpy levels
Explosimeters
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Chain wrenches
Jam-proof ratchet threaders
Hydraulic cranes
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Stands
Portable grinders
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Combination squares
Screwdrivers
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Personal computers
Material-hoisting slings
Welding hoods
Cutting torches
Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment
Flow gauges
Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
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Circular saws
Reciprocating saws
Hydraulic valve turners
Portable welding machines
Hydrostatic testers
Pry bars
Two-hole pins
Safety harnesses
Pavement stompers
Heat guns
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Levels
Torch cutter guides
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Notebook computers
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Roll groovers
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Plasma cutting guides
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Power drills
Angle air grinders
Desktop computers
Metal cutting taps
Transit levels
Air-acetylene torches
Slip joint pliers
Loaders
Single-cut mill saw files
Power hacksaws
Allen wrenches
Stationary grinders
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COADE CAESAR II
ViziFlow
Microsoft Excel
Pipepro Pipefitting
Microsoft Office
Computer aided design CAD software
PipingOffice
Email software
AEC Design Group CADPIPE
Piping construction costs estimation software
Internet browser software
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