Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

1. Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes.

2. Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.

3. Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.

4. Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.

5. Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.

6. Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.

7. Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.

8. Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.

9. Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.

10. Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.

11. Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.

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.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$21,210 for entry level workers, and $37,230 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Very Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 3,290 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 3,940  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 70 job(s) each year, and a total of 80 job openings each year.

There are no additional resources for this occupation.

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Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters - Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

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