Pipe fitter helper vs welder-fitter apprentice

Differences between pipe fitter helper and welder-fitter apprentice duties and responsibilities

Pipe fitter helper example responsibilities.

• Used industry tools such as cutting torches, pipe benders, levels, power grinders, screwdrivers.
• Blind off towers to pull exchangers to be replace or repair.
• Replace and reassemble gratings, ladders, handrails, and other disassemble structures after repairs are complete.
• Maintain and repair pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, towers, tanks and many other plant components.
• Learned to properly fit PVC and do leak and repair techniques for all pipe systems and some hydraulic lines.
• Coordinate work of sales, production and shipping departments to implement procurement of products in accordance with refinery needs.
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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.