How do they match: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

  • Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
  • Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
  • Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
  • 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.
  • Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
  • 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.

  • Operate pumps or compressors.
  • Cut openings in existing structures.
  • Record operational or environmental data.
  • Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.