According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports. | 80% |
| Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes. | 79% |
| Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes. | 79% |
| Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems. | 79% |
| Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil. | 79% |
| Cut pipe and lift up to fitters. | 77% |
| Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools. | 77% |
| Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site. | 76% |
| Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes. | 76% |
| Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service. | 75% |
| Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation. | 73% |
| Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe. | 71% |
| Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale. | 69% |
| Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags. | 65% |
| Clean and renew steam traps. | 62% |
