What is a journeyman pipe fitter and how to become one

Key steps to become a journeyman pipe fitter

1. Explore journeyman pipe fitter education requirements

   Most common journeyman pipe fitter degrees

   High School Diploma

   36.4 %

   Associate

   35.5 %

   Diploma

   9.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific journeyman pipe fitter skills

   Skills	Percentages
   HVAC	12.65%
   Hot Water	12.00%
   OSHA	8.50%
   Cooling Towers	5.49%
   SMAW	5.33%

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3. Complete relevant journeyman pipe fitter training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New journeyman pipe fitters learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a journeyman pipe fitter based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real journeyman pipe fitter resumes.

4. Obtain the necessary licensing

   Becoming a licensed journeyman pipe fitter usually doesn't require a college degree. However, you need to pass an exam to become a licensed journeyman pipe fitter in most of states. 26 states require journeyman pipe fitters to have license for their work. You can see the list of states below.

   State	Education	Exam	License url
   Alabama	-	-	Certified Master Gas Fitter
   Maryland	Specific course required	State exam required	GAS FITTER
   Arkansas	Degree required	Both state and third-party exams required	Gas Fitter
   Colorado	-	State exam required	Master Plumber
   Connecticut	-	State exam required	Plumbing & Piping Unlimited Contractor

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5. Research journeyman pipe fitter duties and responsibilities

   • Fabricate copper, stainless, PVC, galvanize and carbon steel pipe in the shop.
   • Dirty pipe, schedule 80 PVC pipe systems inch up to 10 inch.
   • Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
   • Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.

6. Prepare your journeyman pipe fitter resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your journeyman pipe fitter resume.

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7. Apply for journeyman pipe fitter jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a journeyman pipe fitter job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams