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A Pipefitter lays out, assembles, fabricates, maintains and repairs piping systems.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine the type of pipe and tools to use, and lay out and plan the sequence of tasks
- Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines.
- Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required shape using hand and power tools
- Weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join sections of piping system
- Install supports, valves, piping and control systems.
- Use testing equipment to check for leaks.
- Clean and maintain pipe units and replace worn components.
Education & Employment Requirements:
- Secondary school diploma is a typical prerequisite.
- Completion of a four to five year long apprenticeship program or over five years of work experience in the trade along with some high school, college or industry courses in pipefitting.
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