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Careers / Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters |
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Users in this Career Group |
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There are 90 users in this career group. They represent 8 different countries. You can see the list of users in this career group by clicking on one of the links below. You can also join this career group simply by selecting your current status and clicking "Add Me." |
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48 users are currently in this career. |
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0 users are considering this career. |
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8 users left or retired from this career. |
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34 users have hidden memberships. |
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(Hidden users have added this career to their portfolios, but have not indicated a publicly visible status.) |
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Reviews |
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Anonymous |
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August 18, 2007 |
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A career as a pipe fitter or steamfitter can go down a variety of paths; some are welders, some are HVAC and Refrigeration technicians, some are DDC technicians, some are fitters. All are involved with any heating and cooling piping applications.
One generally starts out through a five year apprenticeship to learn the trade. Applicants to union apprenticeships need to have math skills (geometry), have good visualization skills and understand basic physics in order to successfully be accepted into and complete the program.
The work is not easy and fitters are subjected to a variety of working conditions. Fitters may be working on new construction or renovations, maintenance and repair work in existing buildings. The job sites may be commercial, industrial, educational or residential buildings.
It can be a rewarding career, especially when you can drive around, point out buildings to friends and family, and declare, "I helped build that!" |
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Interesting Fact |
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In the 18th and 19th century, hatmakers used poisionous chemicals including mercury in their work. As result, many developed pathological symptons -- an estimated 10% went insane. Hence the term "mad as a hatter" and Lewis Carroll's character, the Mad Hatter. |
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