Plumbers and pipe fitters assemble, install, repair and maintain pipe systems, fittings and fixtures for water, gas, drainage, sewerage systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- A Maintenance Manager in Alberta in manufacturing with 4 years or less experience earned minimum $30.60 and maximum $36.40 per hour in 2020.
- A Maintenance Manager in Quebec in manufacturing with 4 years or less experience earned minimum $30.30 and maximum $33.70 per hour in 2020.
- A Maintenance Manager in Quebec in manufacturing with 4 years or less experience earned minimum $27.10 and maximum $32.50 per hour in 2020.
Job Responsibilities
- Examining blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing and ventilation systems and materials required
- Measuring, cutting, threading, bending, jointing, assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing pipes, fittings and fixtures of drainage, heating, ventilation, water supply and sewerage systems
- Installing gas appliances, dishwashers and water heaters, sinks and toilets using hand and power tools
- Laying clay, concrete or cast-iron pipes in ditches to form sewers, drains or water mains, or for other purposes
- Inspecting, examining and testing installed systems and pipes, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation or other methods
