How do they match: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

  • Gas Line Repairer
  • Valve Repairer

  • Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.

  • Repair hydraulic or air pumps.
  • Repair or remove and replace system components.
  • Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans.
  • Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions, such as electrical wiring.
  • Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
  • Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
  • Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
  • Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.

  • Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
  • Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
  • Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.
  • Mark reference points on construction materials.
  • Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
  • Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs.
  • Select construction materials.