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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 “Steam Trap Worker”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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