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