Will “Plumbing Technician” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
Unknown Chance of Automation
Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?
Job Description
Assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-2152.02
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Plumbers”.
Also Known As…
- Plumbers
- Service Plumber
- Residential Plumber
- Plumbing and Heating Mechanic
- Plumber Gasfitter
- Plumber
- Master Plumber
- Journeyman Plumber
- Drain Technician
- Drain Cleaner, Plumber
- Commercial Plumber
- Water Softener Servicer and Installer
- Water Softener Servicer
- Water Softener Installer
- Soft Water Mechanic
- Service Technician
- Plumbing Mechanic
- Plumber Apprentice
- Maintenance Plumber
- Hot Water Heater Installer
- Heating Unit Installer
- Green Plumber
- Fire Control System Installer
Tasks for “Plumbing Technician”
- Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
- Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
- Recommend energy or water saving products, such as low-flow faucets or shower heads, water-saving toilets, or high-efficiency hot water heaters.
- Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
- Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.
- Install alternative water sources, such as rainwater harvesting systems or graywater reuse systems.
- Calculate costs or savings for water- or energy-efficient appliances or systems.
- Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
- Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
- Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
- Perform domestic plumbing audits to identify ways in which customers might reduce consumption of water or energy.
- Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
- Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
- Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.
- Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans.
- Install, test, or commission solar thermal or solar photovoltaic hot water heating systems.
- Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
- Determine sizing requirements for solar hot water heating systems, taking into account factors such as site orientation, load calculations, or storage capacity requirements.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
- Compile information on governmental incentive programs related to the installation of energy or water saving plumbing systems or devices.
- Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines.
- Keep records of work assignments.
Related Technology & Tools
- Welders
- Moisture meters
- Inductive clamps
- Pressurized water pigs
- Acetylene torches
- Right-angle drills
- Spiral ratchet pipe reamers
- Forklifts
- Water jetters
- Comprehensive water gauges
- Measuring tapes
- Three-way pipe threaders
- Dump trucks
- Propane torches
- No hub torque wrenches
- Sewage pumps
- Backhoes
- Caulking guns
- Water pump pliers
- Oilers
- Vibration analyzers
- Maximum reading water pressure gauges
- Welding hoods
- Compression sleeve pullers
- Stillson wrenches
- Pipe freezing kits
- Shielded arc welding tools
- Heavy duty drain cleaning machines
- Sump pumps
- Basin wrenches
- End pipe wrenches
- Deburring tools
- Tube bending springs
- Seat wrenches
- Wide roll pipe cutters
- Spud wrenches
- Copper cutting machines
- Power pipe cutters
- Telescopic inspection mirrors
- Lathes
- Generators
- Chain tongs
- Shut-off keys
- Tapping tools
- Root ranger jetter nozzles
- Personal computers
- Locking pliers
- Universal nut wrenches
- Mini hacksaws
- Plumb bobs
- Rubber strap wrenches
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Line locators
- Pipe cutters
- Hand spinners
- Shears
- Chain wrenches
- Plungers
- Bench chain vises
- Tube crimping tools
- Water heater element removal wrenches
- Diagonal cutting pliers
- Transmitters
- Augers
- Faucet handle pullers
- Ball peen hammers
- Roll groovers
- Soldering equipment
- Laser printers
- Bibb seat tools
- Tub drain removers
- Pop-up plug wrenches
- Water meter keys
- Strainer wrenches
- Impact hammers
- Notebook computers
- Video diagnostic tools
- Direct tap machines
- Trenchers
- Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
- Tablet computers
- Power pipe threading machines
- Levels
- Heavy duty water pressure gauges
- Crowbars
- Gas leak detection devices
- Shower valve socket wrenches
- Hollow core socket wrenches
- Plastic nut basin wrenches
- One stop wrenches
- Strap wrenches
- Bandsaws
- Air pressure gauges
- Trutest smoke detectors
- Inner/outer reamers
- Water pressure gauges
- Receding threaders
- Reciprocating saws
- Water stoppers
- Vacuum gauges
- Vise grip pliers
- Two way radios
- Drain cleaning cables
- Bench yoke vises
- Basket strainer wrenches
- Ratcheting polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
- Manual ratchet threader sets
- Gasket cutters
- Ratcheting box wrenches
- Plastic pipe/conduit die heads
- Faucet stem and cartridge pullers
- Magnetic locators
- Pedestal sink wrenches
- Internal wrenches
- Tin snips
- Cable saws
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Channel lock pliers
- Straight pipe wrenches
- Toilet augers
- Utility pumps
- Rebar locators
- Mini tubing cutters
- Threading machine die heads
- Pipe taps
- Power spinners
- Hole cutting tools
- Desktop computers
- Four-in-one keys
- Six-step faucet seat wrenches
- Tubing cutters
- Bolt cutters
- Pipe welding vises
- Slip joint pliers
- Telescoping basin wrenches
- Pipe extractors
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Thread repair files
- Light pickup trucks
- Tripod vises
- Sectional drain cleaning machines
- Heat guns
- Claw hammers
- Utility knives
- Crescent wrenches
- Allen wrenches
- Flaring tools
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Torpedo levels
- Hacksaws
- Pipe wrenches
- Swaging tools
- Explosimeters
- Power sink machine drain cleaners
- Hex wrenches
- Calipers
- Laser alignment tools
- Compound leverage wrenches
- Soil pipe cutters
- Flat blade screwdrivers
- Rodders
- Brazing equipment
- Rapwrenches
- Staple guns
- Straight-fluted pipe reamers
- Cleanout plug wrenches
- Sewer tapes
- Butane torches
- Offset pipe wrenches
- Adjustable wrenches
- Adjustable slip lock nut wrenches
- Seat dressers
- Air compressors
- Polyvinyl chloride PVC saws
- Tristand chain vises
- Rotary hammers
- Spreadsheet software
- Klear Estimator
- KRS Enterprises Service First!
- Vision InfoSoft Plumbing Bid Manager
- Elite Software Sprinkler CAD
- Contractor City Contractor Forms Pack
- Elite Software FIRE
- Elite Software HSYM
- Heat loss calculation software
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Estimating software
- Bookkeeping software
- Atlas Construction Business Forms
- Maintenance management software
- Microsoft Excel
- FastEST software
- Drawing and drafting software
- Database software
- Intuit Quicken
- Autodesk Building Systems
- Wilhelm Publishing Threshold
- Microsoft Word
- FastEST FastPipe
- Email software
- Elite Software Spipe
- Quote Software QuoteExpress
- Word processing software
- Horizon Engineering Sigma Plumbing Calculator
- Job costing software
- Insight Direct ServiceCEO
- Elite Software Plumbing CAD
- Elite Software DPIPE
- PricePoint
- Wintac Pro
- Microsoft Office