Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters install and repair pipes that carry liquids or gases to and within businesses, homes, and factories.
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- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Architecture and Construction
What do they typically do
- Troubleshoot systems that are not working
- Install pipes and fixtures
- Cut or bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools
- Inspect and test installed pipe systems and pipelines
- Modify, clean, or maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, or related machines or equipment, using hand or power tools
- Determine the amount of material and type of equipment needed
- Replace worn parts
- Study blueprints and follow state and local building codes
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.6%
Job Opening 1,829
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