Will “Plumber” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
57% Chance of Automation
“Plumber” will maybe be replaced by robots.
This job is ranked #320 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.
Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍
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
- 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
- Apprentice
Tasks for “Plumber”
- Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
- Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
- Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
- 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.
- Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
- Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
- 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.
- Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
- Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes.
- Clean and renew steam traps.
- Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
- Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
- Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
Related Technology & Tools
- Maximum reading water pressure gauges
- Direct tap machines
- Plasma cutting guides
- Chain tongs
- Tractors with loader attachments
- Line locators
- Plungers
- Torches
- Shielded arc welding tools
- Straight pipe wrenches
- Explosimeters
- Gas leak detection devices
- Voltmeters
- Heavy duty water pressure gauges
- Magnetic locators
- Ball peen hammers
- Die heads for threading machines
- Tube bending springs
- Caulking guns
- Wheel loaders
- Staple guns
- Box end wrenches
- Polyvinyl chloride PVC saws
- Sandblasters
- Plumbers' snakes
- Pop-up plug wrenches
- Diagonal cutting pliers
- Wire brushes
- End pipe wrenches
- Water heater element removal wrenches
- Track loaders
- Measuring tapes
- Bolt cutters
- Roll groovers
- Cordless screwdrivers
- Root ranger jetter nozzles
- Radius markers
- Split bubble levels
- Vacuum plungers
- Tuggers
- Fill pumps
- Cleanout plug wrenches
- Air wire brushes
- Alternating current AC welding equipment
- Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment
- Welding clamps
- Hand spinners
- Rodders
- Thread repair files
- Compression sleeve pullers
- Pipe beveling machines
- Die heads for plastic pipe/conduit
- Internal wrenches
- Test pumps
- Hydrostatic testers
- Excavators
- Pipe freezing kits
- Scaffolding
- Impact hammers
- Rebar locators
- Block and tackle equipment
- Water pump pliers
- Water jetters
- Stillson wrenches
- Pipe benders
- Manual screw jacks
- Water samplers
- Shower valve socket wrenches
- Manual benders
- Pipe extractors
- Two way radios
- Belting slings
- Wire tracers
- Two-hole pins
- Backhoes
- Water meter keys
- Horizontal boring machines
- Reciprocating saws
- Winches
- Hollow core socket wrenches
- Circular saws
- Sewer tapes
- Monkey wrench sets
- Water pressure gauges
- Moisture meters
- Water stoppers
- Generators
- Round point shovels
- Offset grinders
- Welding hoods
- Rubber strap wrenches
- Pulleys
- Compactors
- Sledgehammers
- Pigs
- Telescopic inspection mirrors
- Soil pipe cutters
- Cable plows
- Impact wrenches
- Plastic nut basin wrenches
- Slip joint pliers
- Bench chain vises
- Calipers
- Swaging tools
- Pedestal sink wrenches
- Plumbers' pliers
- Snakes
- Bulldozers
- Stationary grinders
- Compound leverage wrenches
- Spiral ratchet pipe reamers
- Video diagnostic tools
- Laser levels
- Pneumatic wire brushes
- Pneumatic drills
- Ratchet wrenches
- Mini tubing cutters
- Ratcheting box wrenches
- Transmitters
- Reciprocating pipe saws
- Hand tachometers
- Manlifts
- Torch cutter guides
- Crescent wrenches
- Universal nut wrenches
- Aligning clamps
- Bevel grinding machines
- Chain falls
- Mini hacksaws
- Flaring tools
- Motor-driven brushes
- Hacksaws
- Crowbars
- Pipelayers
- Safety harnesses
- Pedestal grinders
- Cordless drills
- Strap wrenches
- Gasket cutters
- Mud pumps
- Pipe wrenches
- Portable welding machines
- Soldering equipment
- Air compressors
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Basket strainer wrenches
- Metal inert gas MIG welders
- Concrete saws
- Expanding-jaw pliers
- Reamers
- Facing machines
- Transit levels
- Faucet stem and cartridge pullers
- Rotary hammers
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Offset pipe wrenches
- Six-step faucet seat wrenches
- Air hammers
- Adjustable wrenches
- One stop wrenches
- Sand pumps
- Ditch pumps
- Forklifts
- Seat dressers
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
- Tubing cutters
- Hydraulic valve turners
- Optical levels
- Narrow mouth shovels
- Right-angle drills
- Flat files
- Utility pumps
- Dredges
- Four-in-one keys
- Power drills
- Straight-fluted pipe reamers
- Bandsaws
- Dumpy levels
- Hydraulic cranes
- Pipe cutting machines
- Drain cleaning machines
- Powered tampers
- Carpenters' levels
- Channel lock pliers
- Butane torches
- Tin snips
- Hole cutting tools
- Bench vises
- Faucet handle pullers
- Rapwrenches
- Augers
- Pressurized water pigs
- Hex wrenches
- Deburring tools
- Magnetic circle layout tools
- Graders
- Seat wrenches
- Light pickup trucks
- Boring machines
- Cutoff saws
- Impact screwdrivers
- Drill presses
- Drain cleaning cables
- Trutest smoke detectors
- Lathes
- Air operated grinders
- Pipe lasers
- Centering head tools
- Wide roll pipe cutters
- Power spinners
- Pipe threaders
- Tirfors
- Spud wrenches
- Ohmmeters
- Null locators
- Sump pumps
- Air pressure gauges
- Oilers
- Motor-driven grinders
- Shut-off keys
- Tapping tools
- Telescoping basin wrenches
- Chain wrenches
- Vacuum gauges
- Pipe threading machines
- Pipe cutters
- Direct current DC arc welder
- Cable saws
- Sewage pumps
- Allen wrenches
- Propane torches
- Soldering irons
- Dump trucks
- Automatic levels
- Flow gauges
- Comprehensive water gauges
- Portable grinders
- Tube crimping tools
- Vertical bandsaws
- Bibb seat tools
- Pipeline jacks
- Vibration analyzers
- Rat-tail files
- Angle air grinders
- Tub drain removers
- Pipe bending mandrels
- Tractor pipe carrier attachments
- Pry bars
- Trenchers
- Tractors with backhoe attachments
- Basin wrenches
- Brazing equipment
- Ladders
- Pipe flange aligners
- Amp meters