Plumber
As a plumber, you will install, repair and maintain pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Plumbers work with construction companies, plumbing contractors and maintenance departments.
Does this sound like you?
You have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
You have mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
You're comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights.
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Typical responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems
- Mark positions for pipe connections and fixtures
- Measure, cut, bend and install pipes
- Join pipes using clamps, screws, bolts or cement
- Weld pipes
- Test pipes for leaks
- Prepare cost estimates
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Common skills you need for the trades
Math
Math is used across the skilled trades. You may work with decimals, fractions, measurements, conversions, area and volume to plan work, calculate materials, monitor operations and troubleshoot.
Reading
Strong reading skills help you work safely and effectively on the job. You’ll use them to understand instructions, equipment manuals, safety information, drawings and other technical information.
Science
Basic science principles help you understand how things work and how materials behave. Across the trades, this can include concepts like electricity, heat, force, pressure and the properties of different materials.
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