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