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