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