What Skills Does a Pipefitter Need?

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

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

What are some of the skills and interests a pipefitter should have to set them up for success?

• Being Active: Pipefitting involves some physical activity and the use of tools like a hack saw and pipe clamp.
• Being Outside: Pipefitters primarily work outside or in outdoor conditions.
• Detail-Oriented: Precision is important in pipefitting.
• Math & Numbers: Pipefitters use calculations to properly measure, cut and fit pipes.
• Troubleshooting: Pipefitters often need to troubleshoot to identify problems and find solutions.

To learn more about careers as a pipefitter, check out our pipefitter career page.