Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
2. 02Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
3. 03Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
4. 04Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
5. 05Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.
6. 06Keep records of work assignments.
7. 07Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
8. 08Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans.
9. 09Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
10. 10Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
11. 11Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
12. 12Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.

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