Pipe Fitters

ILO occupational description

Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

Plumbers and pipe fitters assemble, install, repair and maintain pipe systems, drains, gutters, ducts and related fittings and fixtures for water, gas, drainage, sewerage, heating cooling and ventilation systems, and for hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

ESCO occupational vocabulary

• sprinkler fitterESCO 7126.12

  Sprinkler fitters are responsible for the installation of fire protection systems that sprinkle water. They connect pipes, tubing and the necessary accessories. Sprinkler system installers also test the systems for leaks.

• water network operativeESCO 7126.14

  Water network operatives maintain pipes and pumping stations used for water supply, waste water removal and sewerage. They perform planned maintenance and repair tasks and clear blockages in pipes and drains.

• water conservation technicianESCO 7126.13

  Water conservation technicians install systems to recover, filter, store and distribute water from different sources such as rainwater and domestic greywater.

• bathroom fitterESCO 7126.1

  Bathroom fitters install bathroom elements. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the room, removing old elements if necessary, and install the new bathroom equipment, including the connection of water, gas and sewage pipes and electricity lines.

• drain technicianESCO 7126.2

  Drain technicians install and maintain drainage equipment used in sewer systems, such as pipes and valves. They analyse the design and ensure the proper installation of the drainage system, and perform maintenance and repair duties.

• irrigation technicianESCO 7126.6

  Irrigation technicians specialise in the installation, maintenance and repair of sprinklers, pipes and other irrigation systems. They operate machinery used for irrigation systems handling, and ensure compliance with environmental standards.

• sewerage network operativeESCO 7126.10

  Sewerage network operatives maintain sewerage systems which remove and transport wastewater and sewerage. They inspect pipes, pumping stations, and mains, looking for leaks or other faults, and repair any problems. They clear blockages, and perform maintenance duties, using network maps and specialised software.

• heating engineerESCO 7126.4

  Heating engineers install and maintain gas, electric, oil, solid-fuel and multiple fuel heating and ventilation equipment as stand-alone heating and ventilation systems or build into machinery and transport equipment. They follow instructions and blueprints, perform maintance on systems, perform safety checks and repair the systems.

• sewer construction workerESCO 7126.11

  Sewer construction workers install sewer pipes to transport wastewater out of structures and to a body of water or treatment facility. They dig trenches and insert the pipes, making sure they have correct angle and are connected watertigh. Sewer construction workers also construct other elements of sewage infrastructure, such as manholes, and maintain and repair existing systems.

• pipeline maintenance workerESCO 7126.7

  Pipeline maintenance workers operate different equipment to keep the suitability of the pipelines. They perform checks for deviations and administer chemicals according to the needs and cleaning aim (e.g. corrosion shunning)

• septic tank servicerESCO 7126.9

  Septic tank servicers clean and maintain septic systems. They repair damages and faults, and ensure the tanks are cleaned and maintained, operating cleaning and maintenance machinery, in compliance with safety procedures.

• gas service technicianESCO 7126.3

  Gas service technicians install and maintain gas service appliances and systems in facilities or buildings. They install the equipment in accordance with regulations, repair faults, and investigate leaks and other problems. They test the equipment and advise on the use and care of appliances and systems which use gas energy.

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  • -요구되는 재료/장비/노동력을 판단하기 위하여 건물설계도를 검토하고 현장검증을 한다.
  • -파이프의 길이와 구경을 측정, 표시하고 명세서에 따라 절단하고 나사를 낸다.
  • -배관설비를 부설하기 위하여 건축구조물에 구멍을 뚫는다.
  • -파이프를 시설하고 연결부위를 봉합, 납땜, 용접하여 밀봉한다.
  • -낡거나 고장난 배관 및 연관을 수리 또는 교체한다.
  • -누수 또는 결함부위를 찾아내기 위하여 배관시설을 시험한다.
  • -파이프 및 기타 재료를 절단, 절곡, 나사성형, 납땜, 용접, 조립하기 위하여 다양한 수공구 및 동력공구를 기술적으로 사용한다.
  • -작업물이 명세서와 일치하는지 확인 및 검사한다.

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