Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; Vor Ort; USD 32.100 - 93.700; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Course Advisor is looking for a Pipe Fitter or Steamfitter to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems. The role requires strong skills in reading comprehension, active listening, and time management. Candidates should be proficient with tools like Microsoft Excel and CAD software. The average salary ranges between $32,100 and $93,700 annually, and there is a projected growth rate of 15.6% for this profession in the United States, creating numerous job opportunities.

Aufgaben

• Lay out, assemble, install, or maintain pipe systems.
• Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials according to specifications.
• Cut or bore holes in structures prior to pipe installation.
• Attach pipes to walls or fixtures using brackets, clamps, or welding equipment.
• Shut off gases or liquids from pipe sections.
• Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems according to blueprints.

Kenntnisse

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Speaking

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Operation Monitoring

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Computer aided design (CAD) software

Microsoft Office

Email software

Word processing software

Microsoft Active Server Pages (ASP)

Internet browser software

Jobbeschreibung

Pipe Fitter or Steamfitter

Pipe Fitter or Steamfitter Job Description Lay out, assemble, install, or maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, or industrial production or processing systems.

Job Duties

• Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Cut or bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools.
• Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
• Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
• Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
• Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.

Key Skills

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Related Job Titles

• Plumbing Technician
• Irrigation Technician
• Pipe Fitter Apprentice
• Fire Sprinkler Fitter
• Hydrant Setter

Job Outlook

In 2016, there were an estimated 480,600 jobs for Pipe Fitter or Steamfitter in the United States. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 15.6%, above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 75,200 new jobs by 2026, with 61,000 yearly job openings in this field.

State-wise growth: Utah, Nevada, and Arizona show the most job growth, while Maine, Alaska, and Vermont have the lowest growth.

Average Salary

The average yearly salary ranges between $32,100 and $93,700. Highest salaries are typically found in Illinois, Alaska, and Minnesota.

Tools

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Email software
• Word processing software
• Computer aided design (CAD) software
• Microsoft Active Server Pages (ASP)
• Internet browser software

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