7252 Description of Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers

 

Steamfitters and pipefitters lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating and other process piping systems. Sprinkler system installers fabricate, install, test, maintain and repair water, foam, carbon dioxide and dry chemical sprinkler systems in buildings for fire protection purposes. Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers are employed in maintenance departments of factories, plants and similar establishments, and by pipefitting and sprinkler system contractors, or they may be self-employed. 

Here is a list of Example Titles of this occupation.  

  • apprentice fitter, sprinkler systems
  • apprentice pipefitter
  • apprentice pipefitter-steamfitter
  • apprentice sprinkler system fitter
  • apprentice steamfitter
  • fire prevention and automatic suppression systems installer
  • fire protection mechanic
  • fire protection piping installer
  • fire sprinkler fitter
  • fitter, sprinkler system
  • installer, fire prevention and automatic suppression systems
  • installer, fire protection piping system
  • installer, sprinkler systems
  • installer, sprinklers and fire protection systems
  • journeyman/woman pipefitter
  • journeyman/woman sprinkler system installer
  • journeyman/woman steamfitter-pipefitter
  • maintenance pipefitter
  • marine pipefitter
  • marine steamfitter
  • pipe installer, radiator
  • pipefitter
  • pipefitter – shipbuilding
  • pipefitter, railway cars and locomotives
  • pipefitter, turbines
  • pipefitter, welding
  • pipefitter-steamfitter
  • railway car and locomotive pipefitter
  • ship pipefitter
  • ship steamfitter
  • sprinkler and fire protection installer
  • sprinkler fitter
  • sprinkler system fitter
  • sprinkler system installer
  • sprinkler system installer (non-construction)
  • sprinkler system installer apprentice
  • steam heating installer
  • steam main servicer
  • steam pipefitter
  • steamfitter
  • steamfitter – shipbuilding
  • steamfitter, ships
  • steamfitter-pipefitter
  • steamfitter/pipefitter (non-construction)
  • turbine pipefitter
Additionally, applicants with experience in the following occupations may also be considered under this NOC depending on the specifics of the main duties performed:
  • Gas Fitters (7253)
  • Plumbers (7251)
  • Supervisors of steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (in 7213 Contractors and Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades)

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