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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”

Install pipe systems to support alternative energy-fueled systems, such as geothermal heating and cooling systems.
Install automatic controls to regulate pipe systems.
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.
Remove and replace worn components.
Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
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.
Install fixtures, appliances, or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption.
Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic or electrolytic action.
Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading.
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.
Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
Prepare cost estimates for clients.

Related Technology & Tools

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

Internet browser software
ViziFlow
Computer aided design CAD software
AEC Design Group CADPIPE
Microsoft Excel
Watter Hammer Software Hytran
Piping construction costs estimation software
Pipepro Pipefitting
PipingOffice
Email software
COADE CAESAR II
Bentley Systems AutoPIPE
Microsoft Office
Word processing software