Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Core tasks

1. 01Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
2. 02Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
3. 03Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
4. 04Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
5. 05Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
6. 06Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks3.09
• Degree of automation1.35
• Time sitting1.36
• Originality (ability)2.50
• Conflict situations2.69
• Hands-on objects/tools4.76
• Outdoors / weather3.89
• Disease exposure2.09
• Decision freedom4.38

Top abilities

• Problem Sensitivity3.75
• Near Vision3.62
• Finger Dexterity3.62
• Manual Dexterity3.50
• Deductive Reasoning3.50
• Trunk Strength3.38
• Inductive Reasoning3.38
• Far Vision3.38

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension2.88
• Active Listening2.88
• Writing2.75
• Speaking3.00
• Mathematics2.62
• Science1.75
• Critical Thinking3.50
• Active Learning2.62
• Learning Strategies2.38
• Monitoring3.12