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