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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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