Steamfitter-Pipefitter

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Steamfitter-Pipefitter

Sub-Trades

Steamfitters-Pipefitters install and repair low and high pressure piping systems and their components, including heating and processing applications. They also do gas fitting.

What do Steamfitters-Pipefitters do?

  • Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements.
  • Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand and power tools or machines.
  • Select type and size of pipe required.
  • Measure, cut thread and bend pipe to required shape using hand and power tools.
  • Install supports, valves, piping and control systems.
  • Remove and replace worn components and reactivate systems.
  • Weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system.

Sub-trade

Petroleum Installer Technician

For further details about this occupation, please see the High School to Apprenticeship Handbook, or find it on this website under “Resources.”

Gasfitter Examination information

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