Pipefitter

Pipefitters install and maintain heavy-duty piping systems that contain and transport chemicals and gases.

Interests & Skills

Being Active

Being Outside

Detail-Oriented

Math & Numbers

Troubleshooting

What You'll Need

Technical School, Community College, Registered Apprenticeship Program or Industry Training Program

More About This Career

Pipefitters often operate in industrial settings and work with durable pipe materials like metals that can handle high-pressure substances.

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*Wage information from 2022 NCCER Construction Craft Salary Survey.

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