Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

ExistingUsers

User Name:

Password:

Forgot your password?
Click here

NewUsers

FeaturedResources

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

Careers / Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

Summary 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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Air Conditioning Installer

2.	Aircraft Hydraulic Equipment Mechanic

3.	Aircraft Plumbing and Hydraulic Mechanic

4.	Coppersmith

5.	Coppersmith Apprentice

6.	Corrosion Control Fitter

7.	Diesel Engine Pipe Fitter

8.	Equipment Service Associate (ESA)

9.	Fire Control System Installer

10.	Fire Hydrant Mechanic

11.	Fire Sprinkler Installer

12.	Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

13.	Fitter

14.	Gas Fitter

15.	Gas Fitter Apprentice

16.	Gas Line Installer

17.	Gas Line Repairer

18.	Gas Line Servicer

19.	Gas Main Fitter

20.	Gas or Water Meter Installer

21.	Gas Pipe Layer

22.	Gas Plumber

23.	Green Pipefitter

24.	Heating Unit Installer

25.	Hydrant Setter

26.	Hydraulic Plumber

27.	Industrial Gas Fitter

28.	Instrument Fitter

29.	Irrigation System Installer

30.	Irrigation Technician

31.	Journeyman Pipe Fitter

32.	Journeyman Pipefitter

33.	Locomotive Pipe Fitter

34.	Machine Repairman

35.	Manhole and Underground Steamline Inspector

36.	Marine Pipefitter

37.	Marine Plumber

38.	Marine Steam Fitter

39.	Meter Setter

40.	Pipe Fitter

41.	Pipe Fitter Apprentice

42.	Pipe or Steam Fitter Furnace Installer

43.	Pipe Welder

44.	Pipefitter

45.	Piping Designer

46.	Plumber and Tinner

47.	Plumbing Installer

48.	Plumbing Technician

49.	Service Technician

50.	Sprinkler Fitter

51.	Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice

52.	Sprinkler Installer

53.	Sprinkling System Installer

54.	Steam Heating Installer

55.	Steam Pipe Fitter

56.	Steam Service Inspector

57.	Steam Trap Man

58.	Steam Trap Worker

59.	Steamfitter

60.	Steamfitter Apprentice

61.	Water Hydrant Installer

62.	Water Mechanic

63.	Water Meter Installer

64.	Water Pipe Installer

65.	Water Regulator and Valve Repairer

Job Tasks

	Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders. Cut metal components for installation. Fabricate parts or components.

	Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints. Create construction or installation diagrams.

	Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints. Weld metal components. Install plumbing or piping.

	Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading. Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly. Mark reference points on construction materials.

	Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods. Inspect plumbing systems or fixtures.

	Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications. Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs.

	Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment. Weld metal components. Install plumbing or piping.

	Modify, clean, or maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, or related machines or equipment, using hand or power tools. Clean equipment or facilities. Maintain plumbing structures or fixtures.

	Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications. Select construction materials.

	Cut or bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools. Drill holes in construction materials.

	Install automatic controls to regulate pipe systems. Install gauges or controls.

	Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches. Maintain plumbing structures or fixtures.

	Remove and replace worn components. Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas. Maintain plumbing structures or fixtures.

	Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness. Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.

	Install fixtures, appliances, or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption. Install green plumbing or water handling systems.

	Install pipe systems to support alternative energy-fueled systems, such as geothermal heating and cooling systems. Install plumbing or piping.

	Install or test gray water systems, such as recycling, treatment, or irrigation systems. Test green technology installations to verify performance. Install green plumbing or water handling systems.

	Prepare cost estimates for clients. Estimate construction project costs.

	Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors. Operate pumps or compressors.

	Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic or electrolytic action.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
	Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters install and repair pipes that carry liquids or gases to, from, and within businesses, homes, and factories.

	Read More >>

Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
	Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters work in factories, homes, businesses, and other places where there are pipes or septic systems. They have one of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses of all occupations. Plumbers are often on call for emergencies, so evening and weekend work is common.

	Read More >>

<< Previous Page

Next Page >>

Interesting Fact

Female-owned businesses are now growing at twice the rate of all private companies.

Did you know...

The MyPlan.com Jr. College Database provides detailed profiles on more than 1,100 different community colleges in the U.S.