Outdoor work environments may be noisy and dirty, and workers may be exposed to adverse weather conditions. Work may be located both indoors and outdoors. Some overtime may also be required to meet deadlines.
Those working at factories and plants may be required to work nights and weekends or work shifts. Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers typically work a standard 40 hour week. service and repair sprinkler systems, and test systems for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment.
install valves, alarms, controls and associated equipment.connect finished piping systems to water mains, supply tanks, pumps, compressors and control equipment.join pipes and piping sections using soldering and welding equipment.select, measure, cut, ream and thread pipe, install sprinkler heads and mount prepared pipe in supports.install clamps, brackets and hangers to support sprinkler equipment using hand and power tools.read and interpret drawings, specifications and fire codes to determine layout requirements.clean and maintain pipe units and fittings, remove and replace worn components, and flush and reactivate systems.weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system, as well as install supports, valves, piping and control systems.select the type and size of pipe required and measure, cut, thread and bend it to required shape.read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements and cut openings for pipes in walls, floors and ceilings using power tools or machines.B.C.’s Labour Market Outlook: 2019 Edition.
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