Apprentice pipefitter vs welder-fitter apprentice

Differences between apprentice pipefitter and welder-fitter apprentice duties and responsibilities

Apprentice pipefitter example responsibilities.

• Work on carbon steel, cast iron, PVC, and copper lines.
• Operate equipment such as cutting torches, threading machines, grinder, beveling machines and round-up clamps
• Bond PVC using glue and primer.
• Fit and weld industrial grade HVAC pipe.
• Install new heating components with soldering and brazing connections all throughout the building.
• Install strainers, regulators, traps, pumps, insulation, valves, etc.
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Welder-fitter apprentice example responsibilities.

• Manage and run production parts through the brake.
• Used MIG and TIG welding to fit and weld hand rails and raise walk ways for barges
• Receive the qualification for flux & mig welding.
• Complete OSHA training, construction site hand signal training, forklift training, confine space training and lock-out tag-out training.
• Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing student's researching skills and internet and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Analyze specifications and decide on tooling according to knowledge of shop mathematics, metal properties and machining procedures.