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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.

Currently Employed: 8,791

Yearly Projected Openings: 440

Typical Hourly Wage: $22.41 - $39.51

Typical Annual Salary: $46,600 - $82,200

• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
• Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
• Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints.
• Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading.
• Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints.
• Turn valves to 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.
• Remove and replace worn components.

• Levels
• Power grinders
• Screwdrivers
• Taps or dies
• Welders

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Project management software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software