Pipefitters, Plumbers and Steamfitters

• General Description

• Sample of Job Titles

• What You Can Earn

• Knowledge Required

• Skills Required

• Education

• Related Occupations

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General Description

• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems.

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Sample of Job Titles

• Pipe Fitter
• Welder
• Equipment Service Associate (ESA)
• Machine Repairman
• Sprinkler Fitter
• Journeyman Pipe Fitter
• Millwright
• Service Technician
• Steamfitter

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What You Can Earn

• $10.27 — Entry-Level Hourly Rate
• $25.52 — Experienced Hourly Rate

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Knowledge Required

Mechanical

machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Design

techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

Building and Construction

materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads

English Language

the structure and content of the English language

Engineering and Technology

the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services

Public Safety and Security

relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations

Mathematics

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

Economics and Accounting

economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data

Education and Training

principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects

Computers and Electronics

circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming

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Skills Required

Installation

machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications

Instructing

Teaching others how to do something

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Equipment Selection

Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

Repairing

Repair machines or systems using the needed tools

Time Management

Managing one's own time and the time of others

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Education

Most occupations in this area may require:

• High school diploma/GED
• Training in Vocational Schools
• Related On-the-Job experience
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree

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Related Occupations

• Construction Carpenters
• Rough Carpenters
• Plumbers
• Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
• Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
• Refractory Materials Repairers
• Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging and Systems Assemblers
• Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers

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