Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
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.
84 alternate job titles:
Aircraft Hydraulic Equipment Mechanic
Aircraft Hydraulic Mechanic
Aircraft Plumbing Mechanic
Commercial Plumber
Corrosion Control Fitter
Diesel Engine Pipefitter
Drain Cleaner
Drain Technician
Dry Docks Utility Systems Repair Operator
Equipment Service Associate (ESA)
Fire Control System Installer
Fire Hydrant Mechanic
Fire Sprinkler Fitter
Fire Sprinkler Installer
Fire Sprinkler Service Technician
Fire Sprinkler Technician
Fitter
Gas Line Installer
Gas Line Repairer
Gas Line Servicer
Gas Main Fitter
Gas Meter Installer
Gas Pipe Layer
Gas Plumber
Gasfitter
Green Pipefitter
Green Plumber
Heating Mechanic
Heating Unit Installer
Hot Water Heater Installer
Hydrant Setter
Hydraulic Plumber
Industrial Gasfitter
Irrigation System Installer
Irrigation Technician
Journeyman Plumber
Licensed Plumber
Locomotive Pipefitter
Maintenance Plumber
Manhole Steamline Inspector
Marine Pipefitter
Marine Plumber
Marine Steamfitter
Meter Setter
Pipe Fitter
Pipe Welder
Pipefitter
Pipefitter Helper
Pipefitter Journeyman
Pipeline Technician (Pipeline Tech)
Piping Designer
Plumber
Plumbing Installer
Plumbing Mechanic
Plumbing Service Tech (Plumbing Service Technician)
Plumbing Technician
Residential Plumber
Residential Service Plumber
Service Plumber
Ship and Boat Coppersmith
Ship and Boat Pipe Fitter
Soft Water Mechanic
Sprinkler Fitter
Sprinkler Installer
Sprinkling System Installer
Steam Heating Installer
Steam Pipefitter
Steam Service Inspector
Steam Trap Man
Steam Trap Worker
Steamfitter
Steamfitter Furnace Installer
Tinner
Underground Steamline Inspector
Valve Repairer
Water Distribution Operator
Water Hydrant Installer
Water Mechanic
Water Meter Installer
Water Pipe Installer
Water Pump Installer
Water Regulator
Water Softener Installer
Water Softener Servicer
Salary Information
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters: $62,970 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Cut metal components for installation. | General |
| Fabricate parts or components. | General |
| Inspect plumbing systems or fixtures. | General |
| Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs. | General |
| Weld metal components. | General |
| Install plumbing or piping. | General |
| Clean equipment or facilities. | General |
| Select construction materials. | General |
| Install gauges or controls. | General |
| Record operational or environmental data. | General |
| Direct construction or extraction personnel. | General |
| Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly. | General |
| Mark reference points on construction materials. | General |
| Estimate construction project costs. | General |
| Estimate construction project labor requirements. | General |
| Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs. | General |
| Install green plumbing or water handling systems. | General |
| Cut openings in existing structures. | General |
| Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards. | General |
| Operate pumps or compressors. | General |
| Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Remove parts or components from equipment. | General |
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Create construction or installation diagrams. | Development |
| Maintain plumbing structures or fixtures. | Maintenance |
| Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| AEC Design Group CADPIPE | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Atlas Construction Business Forms | Word processing software |
| Autodesk Building Systems | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Bentley Systems AutoPIPE | Analytical or scientific software |
| Bookkeeping software | Accounting software |
| COADE CAESAR II | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Drawing and drafting software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Elite Software DPIPE | Analytical or scientific software |
| Elite Software FIRE | Analytical or scientific software |
| Elite Software HSYM | Analytical or scientific software |
| Elite Software Plumbing CAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Elite Software Spipe | Analytical or scientific software |
| Elite Software Sprinkler CAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Estimating software | Project management software |
| FastEST FastPipe | Project management software |
| FastEST software | Project management software |
| Heat loss calculation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Horizon Engineering Sigma Plumbing Calculator | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Internet browser software | Internet browser software |
| Job costing software | Accounting software |
| KRS Enterprises Service First! | Accounting software |
| Klear Estimator | Analytical or scientific software |
| Maintenance management software | Facilities management software |
| Pipepro Pipefitting | Analytical or scientific software |
| Piping construction costs estimation software | Project management software |
| PipingOffice | Spreadsheet software |
| Quicken | Accounting software |
| Quote Software QuoteExpress | Analytical or scientific software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Vision InfoSoft Plumbing Bid Manager | Project management software |
| ViziFlow | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Watter Hammer Software Hytran | Analytical or scientific software |
| Wilhelm Publishing Threshold | Word processing software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Insight Direct ServiceCEO | Data base user interface and query software |
| PricePoint | Data base user interface and query software |
| Wintac Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Backflow Prevention Cross-Connection Control Surveyor Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Backflow Prevention Program Specialist/Administrator Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Certified Plumbing Design Technician | American Society of Plumbing Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified in Plumbing Design | American Society of Plumbing Engineers | Not Available |
| Commercial Plumbing Inspector | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Corrosion Specialist | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Connector and Conductor | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Hydronic Heating and Cooling Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| IAPMO Plumbing Inspector | National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| IAPMO Plumbing Plans Examiner | National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Infection Control & Water Quality Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Internal Corrosion Technologist | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Journey Level Pipefitter-Steamfitter | National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Medical Gas Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Plumbing | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Plumbing Plans Examiner | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Rainwater Catchment Systems Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Residential Potable Water Fire Protection Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| STAR Fire SprinklerFitter Mastery | National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| STAR Plumber Mastery | National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| STAR Steamfitting-Pipefitting Mastery | National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Service Plumbing Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| UPC Journeyman Plumber | National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| UPC Residential and Commercial Plumbing Inspector | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Water-Based Fire Protection Certification | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
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