Sheet metal apprentice vs plumber helper

Differences between sheet metal apprentice and plumber helper 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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Plumber helper example responsibilities.

• Train and manage less experience plumbers and achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
• Install lavatories, help install urinals and commodes, roof drains and hose-bibs.
• Assist journeyman plumber with measuring, cutting, brazing and sweating copper and copper fittings.
• Perform solder brazing, some rough work with acetylene torch and grinders and various cutting implements.
• Used tools of the trade; pipe cutters, cutting torches, pipe threading and pipe bending machines
• Operate equipment such as cutting torches, threading machines, grinders, beveling machines and round up clamps.
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