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Career: Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Job Description
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
95
|
Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools. |
93
|
Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe. |
90
|
Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports. |
88
|
Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes. |
88
|
Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes. |
85
|
Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes. |
81
|
Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags. |
80
|
Cut pipe and lift up to fitters. |
77
|
Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service. |
75
|
Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems. |
73
|
Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site. |
40
|
Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation. |
36
|
Clean and renew steam traps. |
33
|
Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale. |
32
|
Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
73
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
65
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
56
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
54
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
50
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
49
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
49
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
48
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
47
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
46
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
43
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
41
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
41
|
Processing Information
|
40
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
40
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
40
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
39
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
38
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
38
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
35
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
35
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
34
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
34
|
Thinking Creatively
|
33
|
Getting Information
|
32
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
29
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
29
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
29
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
27
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
25
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
24
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
24
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
21
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
21
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
21
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
21
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
18
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
16
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
16
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
9
|
Interacting With Computers
|
4
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|