Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters

Arrange, assemble, install, or maintain steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, or industrial production or processing pipe systems, pipe supports, or associated hydraulic or pneumatic equipment.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
LOW
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
MED
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Characteristics

Exposure to job hazards
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Physical demands

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Getting Information Know More
Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More
Performing General Physical Activities Know More
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Know More

Areas of Study

Administration and Management Know More
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Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness Know More
  2. Control Precision Know More
  3. Manual Dexterity Know More
  4. Multilimb Coordination Know More
  5. Near Vision Know More
  6. Oral Comprehension Know More
  7. Oral Expression Know More
  8. Visualization Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

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