Sheet metal apprentice vs journeyman plumber

Differences between sheet metal apprentice and journeyman plumber duties and responsibilities

Sheet metal apprentice example responsibilities.

• Help hang duct work, make duct work, plumbing.
• Certify by the USAF in MIG and TIG weld operations.
• Use scribers, dividers, and squares to mark dimensions on materials
• Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
• Perform in visible, progressively responsible roles primarily involving the installation of commercial/ industrial HVAC equipment.
• Work to restore aircraft to optimal performance capacity by ensuring that necessary devices are repaired and install according to FAA guidelines.
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Journeyman plumber example responsibilities.

• Train and manage less experience plumbers and achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
• Operate equipment such as cutting torches, threading machines, grinder, soldering and brazing.
• Install and join copper, PVC, black iron and cast iron pipe and fittings below grind and above grind.
• Work on sanitary sewer, rain leaders, and condensate lines using cast iron, PVC, and copper pipe.
• Replace plumbing fixtures, water heaters, gas and electric, filtration systems, dishwashers, and service piping to structures.
• Perform complete plumbing installations from rough-in to finishing according to Minnesota codes.
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