What is a pipe bender and how to become one

Key steps to become a pipe bender

1. Explore pipe bender education requirements

   Most common pipe bender degrees

   High School Diploma

   53.2 %

   Bachelor's

   19.1 %

   Associate

   14.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific pipe bender skills

   Skills	Percentages
   MIG	43.68%
   RAN	20.24%
   PVC	18.93%
   Tape Measure	17.16%

3. Complete relevant pipe bender training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New pipe benders 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 pipe bender based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real pipe bender resumes.

4. Research pipe bender duties and responsibilities

   • Lead and assist in executing pipefitting/welding of steel, copper, PVC, and flange piping.
   • Bend and clean pipes for BMW and Volkswagon automobiles.
   • PiPe bender/fabrication/welding all types, tool dyes, fabricate mandrels, welding big part of job process: mig /tig/flux/stick/carbon proficient.
   • Assist the journeyman underground, cast, copper welding, seal facing and some clean room and stainless tubing commercial plumbing.

5. Apply for pipe bender jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a pipe bender 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