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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 “Sprinkler Fitter”

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

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Air compressors
Adjustable wrenches
Pipe flange aligners
Magnetic circle layout tools
Pit depth gauges
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Shielded arc welding tools
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Forklifts
Material-hoisting slings
Screwdrivers
Pressure gauges
Split bubble levels
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Roll groovers
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Hydrostatic testers
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Air-acetylene torches
Ball peen hammers
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Propane torches
Torch cutter guides
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Metal hand saws
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Transit levels
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Reamers
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Levels
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Skip loaders
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Hole saws
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