Description:
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.Inspect work sites to determine presence of obstructions and ensure holes will not cause structural weakness.Plan sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.Cut pipe using saws, torches, and/or a pipe machine.Thread pipe using threading machine.Bend pipe using a pipe bending machine.Assemble and install a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, carbon, stainless steel, and plastic.Join pipe through threading, soldering, and preparing pipe for welding by a pipe welder.Secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand or power tools.Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in ...