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
- Install pipes and fixtures
- Study blueprints and follow state and local building codes
- Determine the amount of material and type of equipment needed
- Inspect and test installed pipe systems and pipelines
- Troubleshoot systems that are not working
- Replace worn parts
- Modify, clean, or maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, or related machines or equipment, using hand or power tools
- Cut or bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth
+1.3%
Job Opening
1,530
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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