Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Go Back to List 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.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Spreadsheet software

Tasks
	Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
	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.
	Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
	Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
	Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
	Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
	Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
	Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
	Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.

Skills
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Knowledge
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $37,994.00 $18.26  $15.34  $15.39 - $22.25

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   13   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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