Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters: 
Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinklerfitters.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Architecture and Construction |
| Indiana Average Salary | $57,400.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 41 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 2,431 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 1.97 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 13,808 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 17.79 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Professionalism
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Solder metal parts, piping, or components
Braze metal parts or components
Spot/tack weld materials
Weld metal parts and components
Perform combination welding or cutting procedures
Apply flux to workpiece before soldering or brazing
Weld metal structures
Install household appliances
Install/Replace measuring or control devices such as meters or regulators
Install gauges or controls
Install alternative power sources or systems
Cut pipe or piping material for gas, air, hydraulic, refrigeration, water, or steam lines
Cut openings in existing structures
Cut metal or plastic material
Install plumbing, piping, or water handling systems
Perform basic plumbing
Install water or sewer treatment plant equipment
Bend pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, refrigeration or water lines
Operate pipe fitting equipment
Bend tubing or conduit
Don/Doff installation, maintenance, or repair related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Connect sections of drill pipe
Cut construction material
Apply adhesives, caulking, or sealants
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured plumbing or piping products by hand
Drill holes in construction materials
Shape construction materials such as wood
Thread pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, refrigeration, or water lines
Install heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment
Braze metal parts or components
Spot/tack weld materials
Weld metal parts and components
Perform combination welding or cutting procedures
Apply flux to workpiece before soldering or brazing
Weld metal structures
Install household appliances
Install/Replace measuring or control devices such as meters or regulators
Install gauges or controls
Install alternative power sources or systems
Cut pipe or piping material for gas, air, hydraulic, refrigeration, water, or steam lines
Cut openings in existing structures
Cut metal or plastic material
Install plumbing, piping, or water handling systems
Perform basic plumbing
Install water or sewer treatment plant equipment
Bend pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, refrigeration or water lines
Operate pipe fitting equipment
Bend tubing or conduit
Don/Doff installation, maintenance, or repair related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Connect sections of drill pipe
Cut construction material
Apply adhesives, caulking, or sealants
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured plumbing or piping products by hand
Drill holes in construction materials
Shape construction materials such as wood
Thread pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, refrigeration, or water lines
Install heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Calculate grades and elevations
Measure workpieces for reference points or cutting lines
Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids
Verify levelness, verticality, or alignment of structures, equipment, or materials
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly
Estimate construction project labor requirements
Estimate installation, maintenance, or repair related material requirements
Estimate project material requirements
Determine equipment or tool requirements for projects
Estimate project labor requirements
Estimate construction project costs
Estimate installation, maintenance, or repair related project costs
Measure workpieces for reference points or cutting lines
Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids
Verify levelness, verticality, or alignment of structures, equipment, or materials
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly
Estimate construction project labor requirements
Estimate installation, maintenance, or repair related material requirements
Estimate project material requirements
Determine equipment or tool requirements for projects
Estimate project labor requirements
Estimate construction project costs
Estimate installation, maintenance, or repair related project costs
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