Job Descriptions

Pipe Stripper Job

1. Moves metal molds containing wet concrete from pipemaking machine to steam-cooking area, using industrial truck or handtruck, and removes mold from concrete: Hooks pickup arms attached to frame of handtruck under lugs on sides of standing metal mold, and lifts and removes filled mold from pipemaking machine. 2. Pushes …





Pipe Tester Job

1. Operates hydraulic pump and auxiliary equipment to test oil well tubing or casing for high-pressure leaks: Attaches wire line pulley to crown block of rig, and hydraulic hose to testing tool, pump, and source of water, using wrenches. 2. Lowers testing tool and high-pressure packing device into pipe to …

Pipe-And-Tank Fabricator Job

1. Sets up and operates machine to cut, croze, slot, shape, and incise materials for prefabricated wooden tanks or pipes: Lays out materials for tank bottoms and clamps material together on platform, using screw clamps. 2. Bolts machine pivot to center of work material and attaches radial-arm bandsaw to pivot, …

Pipe-Cleaning-And-Priming-Machine Operator Job

1. Operates pipe cleaning and priming machine to clean rust, scale, and dirt from pipelines, and to apply prime coating of hot asphalt: Selects cleaning and priming head to fit pipe and bolts them to machine-driven pulley. 2. Bolts scraping knives and steel wire brushes to inside of cleaning head …

Piped-Pocket-Machine Operator Job

1. Tends semiautomatic sewing machine that folds, sews, and cuts fabric to make piped or welt pocket openings: Positions garment section, strips of fabric, and reinforcing material in clamp and depresses pedal to lower and close clamp. 2. Presses knee lever to activate machine cycle that automatically folds and attaches …

Pipe-Fitter Helper Job

1. Assists PIPE FITTER to assemble and install piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems: Cuts or drills holes in walls to permit passage of pipes, using pneumatic drill. 2. Selects specified type and size of pipe. 3. Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold …

Pipe-Fitter Supervisor Job

1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in installing and maintaining piping systems of ships: Inspects installation of equipment, such as lockers, heating and air-conditioning units, and lavatory facilities to ensure standard requirement. 2. Verifies dimensions of pipes, fittings, and valves, using micrometers, rulers, and levels. 3. Performs duties …

Pipeliner Job

1. Maintains and repairs pipelines, pumping stations, and tank farms by performing any combination of following duties as member of crew: Removes rust and foreign substances from meters and valves, using sand blasting equipment. 2. Pours corrosion resistant material over pipe or applies material with brush or spray gun. 3. …

Pipe Racker Job

1. Inserts paper into pipe bowls and inserts dummy stems into bowl shanks to protect openings in stummels during painting process: Places pipes over pegs on bowl tray in specified sequence. 2. Twists and removes stems, places stems in corresponding position on pipe stem tray, places dummy stem in pipe …

Pipe Stem Aligner Job

1. Inspects and aligns smoking pipe stems with pipe bowls, using pipe stem wrench, according to specifications.

Pinsetter Adjuster, Automatic Job

1. Inspects and adjusts automatic pinsetters, following blueprints, using handtools and gauges: Inspects pinsetter for defects and missing components following blueprint parts list. 2. Mounts components or returns machine to assembly department for reworking. 3. Rolls pinsetter to test bay and connects drive mechanism and power source. 4. Adjusts microswitches, …

Pinsetter Mechanic, Automatic Job

1. Adjusts and repairs automatic pinsetting bowling machines, following maintenance manuals, schematics, and knowledge of equipment, using handtools, power tools, and testing equipment: Observes operation of machine to determine nature and cause of malfunction. 2. Tests relays, solenoids, transformers, electric motors, and wiring for defects, using continuity tester, ammeter, and …

Pinsetter-Mechanic Helper Job

1. Assists PINSETTER MECHANIC, AUTOMATIC in repair and maintenance of automatic pinsetting bowling equipment: Carries tools and test apparatus to and from job site. 2. Loosens bolts to assist in dismantling pinsetting equipment. 3. Cleans equipment and parts, using solvent and rags. 4. May perform routine oiling and greasing of …

Pipe Buffer Job

1. Cleans and polishes end of pipe, prior to welding in pipeline construction, using portable buffing machine. 2. May operate portable gasoline motor generator to provide electric power for buffer.

Pipe Changer Job

1. Changes, rotates, and cleans pipes that carry materials, such as concentrate slurry and tailings throughout iron ore processing plant: Removes bolted couplings or flanges and changes precut pipe sections or replaces hoses on cyclone feed and discharge lines, concentrate lines, and tailings lines, using wrenches, chain hoist, and impact …

Pipe Coverer And Insulator Job

1. Covers boilers, pipes, tanks, and refrigeration units, with insulating materials, such as asbestos, cork, plastic, and magnesia to reduce loss or absorption of heat, prevent moisture condensation, and to deaden sound: Wires prefabricated asbestos covering around steam and hot water piping, using handtools. 2. Trowels mastic or brushes cement …

Pipe Cutter Job

1. Operates machine to cut, thread, and ream pipes, and assembles pipes, according to blueprints, to form mobile home water system, using handtools: Measures and marks pipes to be cut and threaded, using tape measure and pencil. 2. Positions and secures pipe in chuck of machine. 3. Starts machine and …

Pipe Finisher Job

1. Finishes socket or spigot ends of green sewer pipe, using handtools: Aligns pipe on roller conveyor, bench, or stand. 2. Trims socket, using hand or machine trimmers. 3. Smooths inside and outside of barrel and overlap of spigot, using handtools, sponges, and water. 4. Shines light inside of barrel …

Pipe Fitter Job

1. Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation, and following blueprints: Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, …

Pipe Fitter, Diesel Engine I Job

1. Installs oil, air, fuel, and water lines on diesel engines, using blueprints and process documents to determine pipe size, location of connection, and angles of bends: Cuts pipe and bends to specified angle, using tube bending machine. 2. Brazes connections to pipe, using holding fixtures and gas furnace. 3. …

Pipe Fitter, Diesel Engine Ii Job

1. Installs high and low pressure piping and tubing for lubrication, cooling, and steam systems of turbines, compressors, condensers, pumps, and generators according to graphic and oral instructions: Lays out full size sketch of assembly on table, using layout tools. 2. Bends, assembles, and positions pipe on sketch, using coupling …

Pipe Installer Job

1. Installs conduit pipe used to protect electrical wiring in buildings and transportation equipment: Reads blueprints to determine size, position, and amount of conduit pipe required. 2. Cuts threads, and bends pipe, using handtools and power tools. 3. Installs pipe in walls, ceilings, and floors.

Pinner, Printed Circuit Boards Job

1. Tends machine that drills pinning holes and inserts metal pins into sets of copper laminated fiberglass boards and backing material preparatory to fabrication of printed circuit boards: Fills pinning machine hopper with metal pins. 2. Reads work orders to determine specified PCB’s. 3. Positions PCB’s on bed of machine. …

Pin-Or-Clip Fastener Job

1. Fastens pins and clips to jewelry items, such as brooches and earrings: Positions jewelry item between jaws of machine. 2. Selects pin or clip and fits end of pin or clip into holes of jewelry item. 3. Depresses pedal to close jaws and squeeze joints together. 4. Inspects jewelry …

Pin Maker Job

1. Feeds clay into hopper of machine that automatically forms potter pins used to support clayware during firing. 2. Places formed pins in drier. 3. May change die on machine according to size and shape of pins to be formed.