Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems.

• Coppersmith
• Coppersmith Apprentice
• Gas-Main Fitter
• Industrial-Gas Fitter
• Pipe Fitter
• Pipe Fitter
• Pipe Fitter, Diesel Engine I
• Pipe Fitter, Diesel Engine II
• Pipe-Fitter Apprentice
• Steam Service Inspector

• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints.
• Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.
• Cut and bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, and mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand and power tools.
• Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders.
• Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic and electrolytic action.
• Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
• Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems.
• Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints.
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading.
• Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools.
• Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
• Prepare cost estimates for clients.
• Remove and replace worn components.
• Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.

• adhere to safety procedures
• apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
• assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures
• braze metal parts or components together
• build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
• clean equipment or machinery
• cut, bend, or thread pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, or water lines
• cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
• determine installation, service, or repair needed
• determine material or tool requirements
• determine project methods and procedures
• estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
• examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• identify base metals for welding
• inspect project operations, or site to determine specification compliance
• install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices
• lay out piping systems
• measure and mark reference points or cutting lines on workpieces
• move or fit heavy objects
• operate power driven pumps
• perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting
• plan or organize work
• pressure test piping system or equipment for leaks
• read blueprints
• read specifications
• read tape measure
• read technical drawings
• repair or replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures
• repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
• solder metal parts or components together
• understand construction specifications
• use acetylene welding/cutting torch
• use arc welding equipment
• use basic plumbing techniques
• use braze-welding equipment
• use building or land use regulations
• use combination welding procedures
• use hand or power tools
• use hazardous materials information
• use measuring devices in construction or extraction work
• use pipe fitting equipment
• use pressure gauges
• use soldering equipment
• weld together metal parts, components, or structures