Steamfitters and pipefitters lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating and other process piping systems. Sprinkler system installers fabricate, install, test, maintain and repair water, foam, carbon dioxide and dry chemical sprinkler systems in buildings for fire protection purposes. Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers are employed in maintenance departments of factories, plants and similar establishments, and by pipefitting and sprinkler system contractors, or they may be self-employed.
Pipefitter
Responsibilities: Read/interpret instructions and documentation and plan work activities accordingly Lay, cut, fit, thread, and install piping Welding piping and assemblies as necessary Must be able to interpret schematics as well as machine detail drawings. Troubleshoot and perform repairs to hydraulic and pneumatic systems Qualifications: 5+ years of experience pipe fitting within an industrial environment [...]