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