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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
$60.09K Median Salary 51K Job Openings (Annual Projection) 5% Job Growth
About This Career
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.
Reported Job Titles
Drain Technician, Fire Sprinkler Service Technician, Pipe Welder, Pipefitter, Plumber, Plumbing Installer, Residential Plumber, Service Plumber, Sprinkler Fitter, Steamfitter
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Skills You'll Need
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Abilities
Problem Sensitivity
Finger Dexterity
Near Vision
Deductive Reasoning
Manual Dexterity
Far Vision
Inductive Reasoning
Trunk Strength
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Category Flexibility
Oral Comprehension
Visualization
Control Precision
Extent Flexibility
Information Ordering
Multilimb Coordination
Oral Expression
Selective Attention
Dynamic Strength
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed
Static Strength
Written Comprehension
Knowledge
Building and Construction
Mechanical
Design
Mathematics
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
Engineering and Technology
Physics
Public Safety and Security
Skills
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Coordination
Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Speaking
Time Management
Technology Skills
Accounting software
Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software
Project management software
Data base user interface and query software
Word processing software
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
Facilities management software
Office suite software
Web platform development software
Internet browser software
Tools
Specialty wrenches
Pipe or tube cutter
Drain or pipe cleaning equipment
Levels
Pressure indicators
Blow torch
Power grinders
Pipe vises
Screwdrivers
Threading machine
Pullers
Hacksaw
Pneumatic grinders
Bench vises
Hoists
Metal detectors
Metal markers or holders
Pressure or steam cleaners
Threading die hand tool
Torx keys
Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus
Pipe wrenches
Detection apparatus for non metallic objects
Hex keys
Bandsaw wheel
Pipe bending tools
Ratchets
Fluid regulators
Liquid leak detectors
Power drills
Squares
Blocks or pulleys
Demolition hammers
Locking pliers
Laser measuring systems
Spot welding machine
Wire brushes
Strap wrenches
Hand reamer
Power flaring tool
Power saws
Pipe reamer
Mill saw file
Depth gauges
Micrometers
Manlift or personnel lift
Tape measures
Drill press or radial drill
Slings
Welder torch
Dewatering pumps
Flow sensors
Pry bars
Nut drivers
Cutting die
Tachometers
Jacks
Industrial threading die
Square file
Hammer drills
Soldering iron
Welding masks
Slip or groove joint pliers
Hose cutter
Gas detectors
Impact wrenches
Alternating current AC arc welder
Tongs
Tracer or duplicating or contouring lathe
Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
Pneumatic hammer
Gas generators
Diagonal cut pliers
Inspection mirror
Hydraulic truck cranes
Vibration testers
Circuit tracers
Box end wrenches
Taps
Sheet metal grooving machine
Torque wrenches
Conventional truck cranes
Offset socket wrenches
Safety harnesses or belts
Shears
Tube end finisher
Open end wrenches
Threading taps
Tapping machine attachment
Digital camcorders or video cameras
Ball peen hammer
Wire or cable cutter
Deburring tool
Hole saws
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Thermographs
Tungsten inert gas welding machine
Light trucks or sport utility vehicles
Adjustable wrenches
Drain or toilet plunger
Voltage or current meters
Metal inert gas welding machine
Trenching machines
Saws
Pipe bending mandrel
Oil gun
Claw hammer
Wheel loaders
Level sensors or transmitters
Shielded metal arc welding or stick welding machine
Leak testing equipment
Tinners snips
Skid steer loaders
Water pumps
Two way radios
Staple guns
Impact hammers
Ladders
Dump trucks
Air compressors
Cold chisels
Calipers
Ohmmeters
Scaffolding
Hammers
Bolt cutters
Sump pumps
Utility knives
Notebook computers
Forklifts
Explosimeters
Moisture meters
Plumb bobs
Rasps
Direct current DC arc welder
Laser printers
Vacuum gauges
Caulking guns
Water samplers
Desktop computers
Swaging tools
Sewage pumps
Pipe extractors
Heat guns
Personal computers
Mud pumps
Winches
Backhoes
Augers
Tablet computers
