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Job Description

Lay out, assemble, install, or maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, or industrial production or processing systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-2152.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters”.

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Tasks for “Pipefitter”

Modify, clean, or maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, or related machines or equipment, using hand or power tools.
Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.
Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints.
Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
Remove and replace worn components.
Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading.
Cut or bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools.
Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
Prepare cost estimates for clients.
Install pipe systems to support alternative energy-fueled systems, such as geothermal heating and cooling systems.
Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic or electrolytic action.
Install or test gray water systems, such as recycling, treatment, or irrigation systems.
Install automatic controls to regulate pipe systems.
Install fixtures, appliances, or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption.
Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.

Related Technology & Tools

Backhoes
Soldering equipment
Null locators
Truck cranes
Calipers
Pipe flange aligners
Explosimeters
Augers
Flat head screwdrivers
Radius markers
Pneumatic pipe bevelers
Amp meters
Welding hoods
Pipe fabrication shears
Cold chisels
Air operated grinders
Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
Pavement stompers
Notebook computers
Hydraulic valve turners
Pipeline jacks
Forklifts
Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment
Combination squares
Water stoppers
Metal cutting dies
Monkey wrench sets
Hole saws
Manlifts
Plasma cutting guides
Portable grinders
Pipe bending tools
Chain wrenches
Single-cut mill saw files
Angle air grinders
Drophead dies
Crescent wrenches
Pipe flaring tools
Desktop computers
Laser levels
Water samplers
Reciprocating saws
Flow gauges
Hand hacksaws
Centering head tools
Pipe vises
Impact wrenches
Pressure gauges
Allen wrenches
Pipe threaders
Drill presses
Loaders
Scaffolding
Welding clamps
Split bubble levels
Hydraulic cranes
Tirfors
Magnetic circle layout tools
Block and tackle equipment
Dumpy levels
Mud pumps
Chain falls
Tuggers
Wire tracers
Plumb bobs
Deburring tools
Ladders
Measuring tapes
Pulleys
Safety harnesses
Stands
Slip joint pliers
Pit depth gauges
Basin wrenches
Generators
Water pumps
Air-acetylene torches
Rasps
Power hammers
Bolt cutters
Framing squares
Hole cutting tools
Trenchers
Levels
Skip loaders
Jackhammers
Winches
Hydrostatic testers
Hammers
Pipe threading machines
Portable welding machines
Torch cutter guides
Impact screwdrivers
Pedestal grinders
Laser printers
Reamers
Two-hole pins
Pry bars
Pipe wrenches
Metal hand saws
Shielded arc welding tools
Utility knives
Pneumatic wire brushes
Cutting torches
Adjustable wrenches
Material-hoisting slings
Power drills
Air compressors
Vertical bandsaws
Manual pipe benders
Leak-testing gauges
Alternating current AC welding equipment
Ohmmeters
Transit levels
Quality control QC welders' gauges
Personal computers
Propane torches
Screwdrivers
Offset grinders
Nylon strap wrenches
Hand tachometers
Power hacksaws
Oxyacetylene welding equipment
Automatic levels
Pipe lasers
Roll groovers
Pipe cutters
Heat guns
Metal cutting taps
Ball peen hammers
Pocket levels
Pipe bending mandrels
Locking pliers
Box end wrenches
Phillips head screwdrivers
Stationary grinders
Circular saws
Jam-proof ratchet threaders
Air wire brushes
Direct current DC arc welder
Metal inert gas MIG welders

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