Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

What do they do?

Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

What kind of training is available in North Dakota?

The there are no official post-secondary training opportunities for this occupation from the public North Dakota University System.

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What does the North Dakota market look like for this occupation?

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What are some of the daily tasks?

  • Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
  • Clean and renew steam traps.
  • Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
  • Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
  • Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
  • Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
  • Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
  • Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
  • Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
  • Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
  • Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
  • Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
  • Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
  • Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes.
  • Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.