Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

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1. 01Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
2. 02Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
3. 03Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
4. 04Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
5. 05Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
6. 06Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
7. 07Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
8. 08Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
9. 09Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes.
10. 10Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
11. 11Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
12. 12Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.

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