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