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