United States
7126-Plumbers and pipe fitters
Job Title ( International classification ):
Plumbers and pipe fitters
ISCO Code:
7126
Job Description:
Plumbers and pipe fitters assemble, install, repair and maintain pipe systems, fittings and fixtures for water, gas, drainage, sewerage systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Tasks:
Main Tasks include -
- (a) measuring, cutting, threading, bending, jointing, assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing pipes, fittings and fixtures of drainage, heating, water supply and sewerage systems
- (b) installing gas appliances, dishwashers and water heaters, sinks and toilets using hand and power tools
- (c) laying clay, concrete or cast-iron pipes in ditches to form sewers, drains or water mains, or for other purposes
- (d) inspecting, examining and testing installed systems and pipes, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation or other methods.
Inclusions:
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Pipe fitter
- Pipe layer
- Plumber
- Drain technician
Exclusions:
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics - 7126
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Careers Indian Standards:
- Plumber (General)
- Plumber (General) Assistant
- Plumber (Maintenance & Servicing)
- Plumber (Operations)
- Plumber (Sanitary Fixtures Fitter Assistant)
- Straightening Machine Operator
- Plumber (General) - II
- Plumber (General) Helper
- Plumber (Maintenance & Servicing) Assistant
- Plumber Pipeline
- Pneumatic Chipper
- Puncher, Metal
- Salesman
Careers ( AUS/NZ Standards ):
Careers ( UK Standards ):
Careers ( Canadian Standards ):
Careers ( UAE Standards ):
Careers (European Standards):
- Central heating fitter
- Industrial pipe fitter
- Installation technician
- Oil heating plant fitter
- Oil heating plant installer
- Plumber
- Plumbing and central heating fitter
- Plumbing and central heating technician
- Refrigeration fitter
- Service fitter (heating; water; sanitation)
- Ventilation engineer (power-production plant operators; steam-engine and boiler operators; incinerator; water-treatment and related plant operators)
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