Pipefitter

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate


• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Residential

Tasks

• Install sprinkler heads and mount prepared pipe in supports
• Select, measure, cut, ream and thread pipe
• Connect piping systems to water mains, supply tanks, pumps, compressors and control equipment
• Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system and sprinkler and fire protection equipment, using hand and power tools
• Join pipes and piping sections using soldering and welding equipment
• Service and repair sprinkler system
• Test system for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment
• Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush sy...