Fire sprinkler installer vs journeyman pipe welder

Differences between fire sprinkler installer and journeyman pipe welder duties and responsibilities

Fire sprinkler installer example responsibilities.

• Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
• Accompany state fire marshal officials during inspections of existing facilities as well as new construction.
• Lay out plastic tubing according to the sketch.
• Dig trenches with a shovel to lay the piping.
• Dig trenches with shovel or by use of ditching machine.
• Work safely from various heights of ladders, scaffolds and high lifts.
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Journeyman pipe welder example responsibilities.

• Silver brazing, working on piping systems from high pressure to fire suppression systems.
• Fit up and weld pipe, blueprints, operate crane, forklift, torches and burn table
• Complete extensive training in rigging, tool safety, PPE, scaffolding, fall protection and others.
• Operate state-of-the-art production welding, brazing, and soldering equipment.
• Perform MIG and stick welds and erecting structural steel utilize for building skeletons including specific/ detail measurements for accuracy.
• Write JSA to identify the steps to do the job.
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