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Job Description
Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-3015.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 30,640.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 14.00
- Currently, there are 54,080 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”.
Also Known As…
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Sprinkler Repair Technician
- Sprinkler Installer
- Sprinkler Fitter
- Service Technician
- Plumber's Helper
- Irrigation Technician
- Irrigation Installation Specialist
- Helper
- Gas Fitter
- Drain Technician
- Water Main Installer Helper
- Water Main Inspector
- Trench Pipe Layer Helper
- Sprinkler Helper
- Sprinkler Fitter Helper
- Sewer Pipe Layer Helper
- Service Sprinkler Helper
- Plumbing Warehouse Helper
- Plumbing Assembler-Installer
- Plumber Helper
- Plumber Cub
- Plumber Assistant
- Plumber Apprentice
- Plumber
- Pipefitter
- Pipe Fitter Helper
- Pipe Cutter
- Pipe Coverer Helper
- Mechanic
- Marine Steam Fitter Helper
- Marine Pipefitter Helper
- Laborer
- Industrial Gas Fitter Helper
- Hydraulic Plumber Helper
- Gas Main Fitter Helper
- Fire Sprinkler Fitter
- Conduit Helper
- Apprentice Plumber
Tasks for “Apprentice”
- Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
- Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
- Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes.
- Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
- Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
- Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
- Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
- Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
- Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
- Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
- Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
- Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
- Clean and renew steam traps.
- Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
Related Technology & Tools
- Tube crimping tools
- Fill pumps
- Faucet handle pullers
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Reciprocating saws
- Power spinners
- Adjustable wrenches
- Stationary grinders
- Universal nut wrenches
- Generators
- Bolt cutters
- Portable welding machines
- Propane torches
- Expanding-jaw pliers
- Box end wrenches
- Hand tachometers
- Pipe beveling machines
- Air compressors
- Light pickup trucks
- Tirfors
- Pedestal sink wrenches
- Carpenters' levels
- Sledgehammers
- Cordless drills
- Tube bending springs
- Compound leverage wrenches
- Pop-up plug wrenches
- Hacksaws
- Die heads for plastic pipe/conduit
- Sand pumps
- Water heater element removal wrenches
- Four-in-one keys
- Shower valve socket wrenches
- Vacuum plungers
- Pipe bending mandrels
- Allen wrenches
- Sewer tapes
- Drill presses
- Torch cutter guides
- Ladders
- Impact hammers
- Pneumatic drills
- Manual benders
- Impact screwdrivers
- Chain tongs
- Hollow core socket wrenches
- Sump pumps
- Radius markers
- Seat wrenches
- Rebar locators
- Water pressure gauges
- Video diagnostic tools
- Centering head tools
- End pipe wrenches
- Chain wrenches
- Winches
- Tin snips
- Soldering equipment
- Pedestal grinders
- Hydraulic cranes
- Straight pipe wrenches
- Direct current DC arc welder
- Rotary hammers
- Pipeline jacks
- Plastic nut basin wrenches
- Wire tracers
- Sandblasters
- Cleanout plug wrenches
- Line locators
- Cable plows
- Excavators
- Compactors
- Sewage pumps
- Facing machines
- Impact wrenches
- Power drills
- Shut-off keys
- Tubing cutters
- Backhoes
- Cordless screwdrivers
- Reamers
- Crescent wrenches
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Two way radios
- Soil pipe cutters
- Pipelayers
- Seat dressers
- Brazing equipment
- Vacuum gauges
- Six-step faucet seat wrenches
- Tapping tools
- Aligning clamps
- Magnetic circle layout tools
- Pipe benders
- Thread repair files
- Compression sleeve pullers
- Spud wrenches
- Monkey wrench sets
- Maximum reading water pressure gauges
- Vertical bandsaws
- Mud pumps
- Internal wrenches
- Air operated grinders
- Tractors with backhoe attachments
- Automatic levels
- Split bubble levels
- Tractors with loader attachments
- Horizontal boring machines
- Lathes
- Strap wrenches
- Block and tackle equipment
- Telescopic inspection mirrors
- Transit levels
- Angle air grinders
- Cable saws
- Belting slings
- Ratcheting box wrenches
- Alternating current AC welding equipment
- Die heads for threading machines
- Pipe extractors
- Rapwrenches
- Test pumps
- Shielded arc welding tools
- Wheel loaders
- Null locators
- Manual screw jacks
- Pry bars
- Butane torches
- Circular saws
- Narrow mouth shovels
- Staple guns
- Hydraulic valve turners
- Transmitters
- Gasket cutters
- Soldering irons
- Dumpy levels
- Pipe threading machines
- Drain cleaning cables
- Tractor pipe carrier attachments
- Ohmmeters
- Hole cutting tools
- Right-angle drills
- Tuggers
- Telescoping basin wrenches
- Plumbers' snakes
- Trenchers
- Heavy duty water pressure gauges
- Dump trucks
- Moisture meters
- Boring machines
- Oilers
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Laser levels
- Vibration analyzers
- Scaffolding
- Hydrostatic testers
- Root ranger jetter nozzles
- Gas leak detection devices
- Two-hole pins
- Forklifts
- Optical levels
- Measuring tapes
- Amp meters
- Portable grinders
- Augers
- Ratchet wrenches
- Torches
- Faucet stem and cartridge pullers
- Pneumatic wire brushes
- Voltmeters
- Basin wrenches
- Crowbars
- Offset pipe wrenches
- Safety harnesses
- Caulking guns
- Water samplers
- Deburring tools
- Pipe lasers
- Wide roll pipe cutters
- Pipe flange aligners
- Calipers
- Water jetters
- Flow gauges
- Explosimeters
- Offset grinders
- Flaring tools
- Pigs
- Round point shovels
- Rat-tail files
- Concrete saws
- Snakes
- Ditch pumps
- Pipe threaders
- Air wire brushes
- Air hammers
- Utility pumps
- Basket strainer wrenches
- Mini hacksaws
- Direct tap machines
- Rodders
- Swaging tools
- Water meter keys
- Water pump pliers
- Track loaders
- Wire brushes
- Channel lock pliers
- Flat files
- Plungers
- Hex wrenches
- Bulldozers
- Bandsaws
- Pipe wrenches
- Motor-driven grinders
- Stillson wrenches
- Bench chain vises
- Welding hoods
- Diagonal cutting pliers
- Graders
- Slip joint pliers
- Drain cleaning machines
- Bevel grinding machines
- Mini tubing cutters
- Spiral ratchet pipe reamers
- Bench vises
- Comprehensive water gauges
- Polyvinyl chloride PVC saws
- Pressurized water pigs
- Rubber strap wrenches
- Plumbers' pliers
- Manlifts
- Welding clamps
- Reciprocating pipe saws
- Hand spinners
- Water stoppers
- Tub drain removers
- Chain falls
- Pipe cutting machines
- Ball peen hammers
- Magnetic locators
- Roll groovers
- Motor-driven brushes
- Pulleys
- Air pressure gauges
- Plasma cutting guides
- Dredges
- Cutoff saws
- One stop wrenches
- Pipe cutters
- Powered tampers
- Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
- Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment
- Straight-fluted pipe reamers
- Pipe freezing kits
- Trutest smoke detectors
- Metal inert gas MIG welders
- Bibb seat tools