Will “Helper” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
57% Chance of Automation
“Helper” will maybe be replaced by robots.
This job is ranked #320 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.
Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍
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
- 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 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
- Helper
- Gas Main Fitter Helper
- Fire Sprinkler Fitter
- Conduit Helper
- Apprentice Plumber
- Apprentice
Tasks for “Helper”
- Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Clean and renew steam traps.
- Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
- Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
- 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.
- Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
- Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
- Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
- Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes.
- Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
- Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
- Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
- Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
- Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
Related Technology & Tools
- Radius markers
- Reciprocating pipe saws
- Bevel grinding machines
- Right-angle drills
- Diagonal cutting pliers
- Pipe lasers
- Pulleys
- Crescent wrenches
- Sand pumps
- Soil pipe cutters
- Pipe benders
- Boring machines
- Compound leverage wrenches
- Tubing cutters
- Pop-up plug wrenches
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Hacksaws
- Utility pumps
- Pigs
- Two way radios
- Tapping tools
- Voltmeters
- Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment
- Air wire brushes
- Pneumatic drills
- Pedestal sink wrenches
- Pipe threading machines
- Flaring tools
- Drain cleaning machines
- Stillson wrenches
- Narrow mouth shovels
- Water meter keys
- Impact screwdrivers
- Pipe bending mandrels
- Chain falls
- Mini tubing cutters
- Plastic nut basin wrenches
- Oilers
- Pneumatic wire brushes
- Lathes
- Pressurized water pigs
- Basket strainer wrenches
- Drill presses
- Wire tracers
- Hand spinners
- Powered tampers
- Water samplers
- Hydraulic cranes
- Tirfors
- Thread repair files
- Seat dressers
- Moisture meters
- Calipers
- Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
- Pipe threaders
- Reamers
- Power drills
- Measuring tapes
- Maximum reading water pressure gauges
- Impact hammers
- Staple guns
- Ladders
- Magnetic locators
- Flat files
- Cleanout plug wrenches
- Cordless drills
- Box end wrenches
- Split bubble levels
- Alternating current AC welding equipment
- Wide roll pipe cutters
- Test pumps
- Universal nut wrenches
- Shut-off keys
- Laser levels
- Sandblasters
- Amp meters
- Offset pipe wrenches
- Dredges
- Cutoff saws
- Vibration analyzers
- Bandsaws
- Torches
- Block and tackle equipment
- Motor-driven brushes
- Compression sleeve pullers
- Safety harnesses
- Direct tap machines
- Polyvinyl chloride PVC saws
- Slip joint pliers
- Drain cleaning cables
- Straight pipe wrenches
- Belting slings
- Monkey wrench sets
- Air operated grinders
- Centering head tools
- Hydrostatic testers
- Bibb seat tools
- Augers
- Brazing equipment
- Heavy duty water pressure gauges
- Telescopic inspection mirrors
- Die heads for threading machines
- Water heater element removal wrenches
- Channel lock pliers
- Sledgehammers
- Four-in-one keys
- Air hammers
- Pipe beveling machines
- Propane torches
- Dumpy levels
- Tractors with loader attachments
- Dump trucks
- Pipeline jacks
- Explosimeters
- Carpenters' levels
- Vacuum gauges
- Tube crimping tools
- Ohmmeters
- Water pressure gauges
- Line locators
- Horizontal boring machines
- Forklifts
- Allen wrenches
- Bulldozers
- Pipe freezing kits
- Strap wrenches
- Automatic levels
- Mud pumps
- Stationary grinders
- Reciprocating saws
- Wire brushes
- One stop wrenches
- Shielded arc welding tools
- Tin snips
- Null locators
- Rodders
- Torch cutter guides
- Optical levels
- Internal wrenches
- Motor-driven grinders
- Circular saws
- Trutest smoke detectors
- Direct current DC arc welder
- Pipe cutters
- Offset grinders
- Pipe flange aligners
- Bench chain vises
- Pipe wrenches
- Hand tachometers
- Compactors
- Spiral ratchet pipe reamers
- Gas leak detection devices
- Rapwrenches
- Flow gauges
- Concrete saws
- Sewage pumps
- Power spinners
- Vertical bandsaws
- Round point shovels
- Chain tongs
- Impact wrenches
- Manual benders
- Seat wrenches
- Graders
- Rat-tail files
- Manual screw jacks
- Welding hoods
- Metal inert gas MIG welders
- Telescoping basin wrenches
- Plumbers' snakes
- Bolt cutters
- Light pickup trucks
- Water stoppers
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Cable saws
- Winches
- Wheel loaders
- Facing machines
- Fill pumps
- Generators
- Manlifts
- Gasket cutters
- Portable grinders
- Expanding-jaw pliers
- Comprehensive water gauges
- Ratchet wrenches
- Hydraulic valve turners
- Cordless screwdrivers
- Ball peen hammers
- Water jetters
- Hex wrenches
- Caulking guns
- Plasma cutting guides
- Pipelayers
- Transit levels
- Rebar locators
- Pipe extractors
- Aligning clamps
- Snakes
- Swaging tools
- Tuggers
- Tube bending springs
- Video diagnostic tools
- Plumbers' pliers
- Angle air grinders
- Soldering irons
- Pipe cutting machines
- Welding clamps
- Bench vises
- Hole cutting tools
- Magnetic circle layout tools
- Roll groovers
- Cable plows
- Tractors with backhoe attachments
- Chain wrenches
- Die heads for plastic pipe/conduit
- Air pressure gauges
- Air compressors
- Excavators
- Shower valve socket wrenches
- Crowbars
- Butane torches
- Ditch pumps
- Backhoes
- Plungers
- Two-hole pins
- Rotary hammers
- Faucet stem and cartridge pullers
- Tub drain removers
- Ratcheting box wrenches
- Trenchers
- Pedestal grinders
- Adjustable wrenches
- Tractor pipe carrier attachments
- Straight-fluted pipe reamers
- End pipe wrenches
- Vacuum plungers
- Sump pumps
- Deburring tools
- Root ranger jetter nozzles
- Sewer tapes
- Hollow core socket wrenches
- Pry bars
- Basin wrenches
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Transmitters
- Portable welding machines
- Rubber strap wrenches
- Spud wrenches
- Six-step faucet seat wrenches
- Faucet handle pullers
- Track loaders
- Scaffolding
- Water pump pliers
- Soldering equipment
- Mini hacksaws