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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 Regulator and Valve Repairer”

Cut or bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools.
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.
Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic or electrolytic action.
Install or test gray water systems, such as recycling, treatment, or irrigation systems.
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.
Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints.
Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Install fixtures, appliances, or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption.
Modify, clean, or maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, or related machines or equipment, using hand or power tools.
Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading.
Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
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.
Remove and replace worn components.
Install automatic controls to regulate pipe systems.
Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
Prepare cost estimates for clients.

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Calipers
Deburring tools
Direct current DC arc welder
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Torch cutter guides
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Allen wrenches
Cutting torches
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Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment
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Basin wrenches
Metal hand saws
Dumpy levels
Desktop computers
Manlifts
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Alternating current AC welding equipment
Pedestal grinders
Power hammers
Backhoes
Scaffolding
Pressure gauges
Ladders
Circular saws
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Forklifts
Hammers
Hand tachometers
Mud pumps
Drill presses
Water stoppers
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Quality control QC welders' gauges
Offset grinders
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Centering head tools
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Levels
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Personal computers
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Stationary grinders
Chain falls
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Notebook computers
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