Plumbers and pipe fitters

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Examining blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing and ventilation systems and materials required
• Measuring, cutting, threading, bending, jointing, assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing pipes, fittings and fixtures of drainage, heating, ventilation, water supply and sewerage systems
• Installing gas appliances, dishwashers and water heaters, sinks and toilets using hand and power tools
• Laying clay, concrete or cast-iron pipes in ditches to form sewers, drains or water mains, or for other purposes
• Inspecting, examining and testing installed systems and pipes, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation or other methods