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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.

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30 tasks24 core, 6 supplemental
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Code
47-2152.00SOC 2018: 47-2152

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24 core tasks and 6 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.Core taskTask 23469Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  2. Task 2. Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.Core taskTask 23478Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2022
  3. Task 3. Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.Core taskTask 23466Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2022
  4. Task 4. Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.Core taskTask 23474Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2022
  5. Task 5. Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.Core taskTask 23459Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022
  6. Task 6. Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.Core taskTask 23460Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022
  7. Task 7. Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.Core taskTask 23462Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022
  8. Task 8. Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.Core taskTask 23475Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2022
  9. Task 9. Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.Core taskTask 23465Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  10. Task 10. Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.Core taskTask 23472Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2022
  11. Task 11. Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.Core taskTask 23471Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2022
  12. Task 12. Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.Core taskTask 23461Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022
  13. Task 13. Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.Core taskTask 23467Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2022
  14. Task 14. Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.Core taskTask 23476Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2022
  15. Task 15. Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.Core taskTask 23463Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022
  16. Task 16. Modify, clean, or maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, or related machines or equipment, using hand or power tools.Core taskTask 23464Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022
  17. Task 17. Install automatic controls to regulate pipe systems.Core taskTask 23468Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  18. Task 18. Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans.Core taskTask 23477Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2022
  19. Task 19. Keep records of work assignments.Core taskTask 23470Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2022
  20. Task 20. Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions, such as electrical wiring.Core taskTask 23479Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2022
  21. Task 21. Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.Core taskTask 23473Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2022
  22. Task 22. Repair or remove and replace system components.Core taskTask 23488Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  23. Task 23. Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.Core taskTask 23481Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2022
  24. Task 24. Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.Core taskTask 23480Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2022
  25. Task 25. Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.Supplemental taskTask 23482Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022
  26. Task 26. Install pipe systems to support alternative energy-fueled systems, such as geothermal heating or cooling systems.Supplemental taskTask 23484Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  27. Task 27. Install fixtures, appliances, or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption.Supplemental taskTask 23483Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  28. Task 28. Repair hydraulic or air pumps.Supplemental taskTask 23487Rated by 52 people who do the job, August 2022
  29. Task 29. Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.Supplemental taskTask 23485Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2022
  30. Task 30. Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.Supplemental taskTask 23486Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 47-2152
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