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- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Extent Flexibility, Oral Comprehension, Near Vision, and Visualization. Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Building and Construction, Mechanical, and Mathematics and are skilled at Repairing and Coordination.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Processing Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Thinking Creatively
Getting Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Training and Teaching Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Analyzing Data or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Performing Administrative Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Documenting/Recording Information
Selling or Influencing Others
Abilities
Extent Flexibility
Oral Comprehension
Near Vision
Visualization
Trunk Strength
Information Ordering
Static Strength
Control Precision
Manual Dexterity
Category Flexibility
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Finger Dexterity
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Inductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Reaction Time
Multilimb Coordination
Deductive Reasoning
Speech Recognition
Gross Body Equilibrium
Gross Body Coordination
Speech Clarity
Dynamic Strength
Depth Perception
Far Vision
Auditory Attention
Stamina
Flexibility of Closure
Speed of Limb Movement
Time Sharing
Spatial Orientation
Wrist-Finger Speed
Perceptual Speed
Glare Sensitivity
Written Comprehension
Originality
Response Orientation
Fluency of Ideas
Speed of Closure
Visual Color Discrimination
Mathematical Reasoning
Rate Control
Explosive Strength
Memorization
Number Facility
Written Expression
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Building and Construction
Mechanical
Mathematics
Public Safety and Security
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
English Language
Design
Engineering and Technology
Law and Government
Physics
Transportation
Chemistry
Administration and Management
Production and Processing
Sales and Marketing
Computers and Electronics
Personnel and Human Resources
Clerical
Economics and Accounting
Psychology
Foreign Language
Communications and Media
Medicine and Dentistry
Telecommunications
Biology
Wages
Alaska
$45,120
Massachusetts
$35,110
Hawaii
$34,370
Maine
$34,110
Minnesota
$33,810
Oregon
$32,880
Colorado
$32,300
Washington
$32,250
Wyoming
$31,180
Nebraska
$30,480
Michigan
$30,310
California
$29,880
New Hampshire
$29,700
Indiana
$29,690
North Dakota
$29,220
Kansas
$28,680
Maryland
$28,660
Connecticut
$28,500
Missouri
$28,190
Virginia
$27,520
New Jersey
$27,400
Vermont
$27,260
Montana
$27,110
Louisiana
$26,960
Utah
$26,960
Tennessee
$26,900
Nevada
$26,870
Pennsylvania
$26,730
New York
$26,430
Arizona
$26,420
Texas
$26,190
Oklahoma
$25,650
Florida
$25,600
North Carolina
$25,540
Iowa
$25,480
Delaware
$25,300
District of Columbia
$25,180
Mississippi
$24,960
Illinois
$24,950
Wisconsin
$24,900
South Carolina
$24,750
New Mexico
$24,740
Rhode Island
$23,990
Ohio
$23,940
Georgia
$23,890
Alabama
$23,660
Arkansas
$23,610
Kentucky
$23,480
South Dakota
$22,750
Puerto Rico
$20,830
West Virginia
$19,270
Idaho
$18,670
Guam
$18,570
Skills
Repairing
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Quality Control Analysis
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Active Learning
Installation
Equipment Selection
Complex Problem Solving
Operation and Control
Judgment and Decision Making
Troubleshooting
Time Management
Equipment Maintenance
Operation Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Instructing
Negotiation
Persuasion
Learning Strategies
Management of Personnel Resources
Mathematics
Management of Material Resources
Writing
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Cooperation
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility
Integrity
Leadership
Persistence
Stress Tolerance
Independence
Self Control
Achievement/Effort
Innovation
Concern for Others
Analytical Thinking
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Contact With Others
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Standing
Work With Work Group or Team
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Physical Proximity
Outdoors, Under Cover
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Freedom to Make Decisions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Decision Making
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Coordinate or Lead Others
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Consequence of Error
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Deal With External Customers
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Level of Competition
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Sitting
Degree of Automation
Work Schedules
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Time Pressure
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Under Cover
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes.
Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
- Importance Supplemental-
Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
Clean and renew steam traps.
Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes.
Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
Clean and renew steam traps.
Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes.
Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
Clean and renew steam traps.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes.
Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
Clean and renew steam traps.
Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Clean and renew steam traps.
Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes.
Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
Clean and renew steam traps.
Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes.
Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Clean and renew steam traps.
Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes.
Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
Clean and renew steam traps.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Clean and renew steam traps.
Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)