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