Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters

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Wages and Employment Trends For These Occupations

General Requirements

  • Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.
  • Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.
  • Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree (source: O*NET).
  • About 95% of workers in this occupational category have some college or less [28% have some college] (Source: BLS).

Plumber Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Plumber Sample Job Titles

Drain Technician, Journeyman Plumber, Plumber, Plumber Gasfitter, Service Plumber

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems.

Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters Sample Job Titles

ESA (Equipment Service Associate), Journeyman Pipe Fitter, Machine Repairman, Millwright, Pipe Fitter, Service Technician, Sprinkler Fitter, Steamfitter, Welder

Education and Credentials

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