Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters - 47-3015.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Pipe-Fitter Helper
  • Pipe-Fitter Helper
  • Plumbing Assembler-Installer

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
  • Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes.
  • Clean and renew steam traps.
  • Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
  • Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
  • Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
  • Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
  • Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
  • Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
  • Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
  • Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
  • Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
  • Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
  • Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
  • Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adhere to safety procedures
  • apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
  • apply cleaning solvents
  • assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures
  • assist mechanic, or extractive or construction trades craft worker
  • bend tubing or conduit
  • build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • clean rooms or work areas
  • cut, bend, or thread pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, or water lines
  • cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • measure and mark reference points or cutting lines on workpieces
  • move materials or goods between work areas
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • repair or replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures
  • requisition stock, materials, supplies or equipment
  • use acetylene welding/cutting torch
  • use basic plumbing techniques
  • use hand or power tools
  • use measuring devices in construction or extraction work
  • use pipe fitting equipment
  • use two-way radio or mobile phone