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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 “Water Mechanic”

Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.
Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
Install fixtures, appliances, or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption.
Remove and replace worn components.
Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
Modify, clean, or maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, or related machines or equipment, using hand or power tools.
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.
Install automatic controls to regulate pipe 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.
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.
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.
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.
Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Prepare cost estimates for clients.
Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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