What Would I Do?
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Gas Fitters install, inspect, repair and maintain gas meters, regulators, gas lines and gas appliances and heating units. Pipefitters design, assemble, install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair pipes carrying water, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating and other process piping systems. Steamfitters are pipefitters who specialize in high-pressure liquid or gas piping; you install, repair, and replace heavy pipes that can withstand higher pressure, and carry substances such as steam.
Some main tasks for all fitters (Gas Fitter / Pipefitter / Steamfitter):
- Read and interpret blueprints to determine the type and size of pipe to use
- Measure, cut, and assemble the pipes
- Weld, braze, solder and thread joints to join pipes and make sections of piping system
- Install and secure the pipes, supports, valves and control systems; test for leaks and other problems
Gas Fitters also:
- install and maintain gas meters and regulators and gas lines between gas unit and gas meter
- install, maintain and service gas heating units and their components, such as burners, valves and automatic controls
- repair and service gas appliances
- attend to gas escape calls and help with the investigation of gas fires and explosions