Pipefitter

Tasks

• Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.

• Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.

• Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints.

• Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading.

• Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.

• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.

• Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.

• Modify, clean, or maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, or related machines or equipment, using hand or power tools.

• Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.

• Cut or bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools.

• Install automatic controls to regulate pipe systems.

• Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.

• Remove and replace worn components.

• Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.

• Install fixtures, appliances, or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption.

• Install pipe systems to support alternative energy-fueled systems, such as geothermal heating or cooling systems.

• Install or test gray water systems, such as recycling, treatment, or irrigation systems.

• Prepare cost estimates for clients.

• Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.

• Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic or electrolytic action.

Skills

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.