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Plumbers

Description

Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

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Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

Tasks

Locates and marks position of pipe installations and passage holes in structures, using measuring instruments, such as ruler and level.
Assembles pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using screws, bolts, solder, plastic solvent, and caulking.
Cuts opening in structures to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.
Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Cuts, threads, and bends pipe to required angle, using pipe cutters, pipe-threading machine, and pipe-bending machine.
Directs workers engaged in pipe cutting and preassembly and installation of plumbing systems and components.
Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains.
Studies building plans and inspects structure to determine required materials and equipment and sequence of pipe installations.
Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, and fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, and tubs, using hand and power tools.

Important Abilities

   1. Visualization
   2. Manual Dexterity
   3. Extent Flexibility
   4. Near Vision
   5. Finger Dexterity

General Work Activities

   1. Performing General Physical Activities
   2. Handling and Moving Objects
   3. Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
   4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, Material
   5. Repairing & Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Important Skills

   1. Installation
   2. Coordination
   3. Equipment Selection
   4. Repairing
   5. Operation and Control

Frequent Work Context

   1. Consequence of Error
   2. Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
   3. Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
   4. Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
   5. Frustrating Circumstances

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