Pipe Fitter 1: A description for the pipe fitter 1 job
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Pipe Fitter 1 – Plumber, pipe fitting Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation, and following blueprints: Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, for example supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications. Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness. Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers. Cuts pipe, using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine. Threads pipe, using pipe threading machine. Bends pipe, using pipe bending tools and pipe bending machine. Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic. Connects pipes, using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints, and handtools. Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers, using handtools and power tools. Installs and maintains hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, for example pumps and cylinders, using handtools. Installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping, using handtools and power tools, and following specifications and blueprints. Increases pressure in pipe system and observes connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks. May also weld pipe supports to structural steel members. May also observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions. May also operate machinery to verify repair. May also modify programs of automated machinery, for example robots and conveyors, to change motion and speed of machine, using teach pendant, control panel, or keyboard and display screen of robot controller and programmable controller. May also be designated Steam Fitter (construction industry) when installing piping systems that must withstand high pressure. May also be designated according to type of system installed as Pipe Fitter, Ammonia (construction industry), Pipe Fitter, Fire-Sprinkler Systems (construction industry), Pipe Fitter, Gas Pipe (construction industry), or type of piping used as Pipe Fitter, Plastic Pipe (construction industry), Pipe Fitter, Soft Copper (construction industry). May also be designated: Airdox Fitter (mining industry), Freight-Air-Brake Fitter (railroad industry), Instrument Fitter (construction industry), Maintainer, Sewer-And-Waterworks (construction industry), Pipe Fitter, Maintenance (industry), Pipe Fitter, Welding (construction industry), Pneumatic-Tube Fitter (construction industry), Sprinkler-And-Irrigation-System Installer (construction industry), Tuyere Fitter (mill industry).
Job industry: construction industry
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