What is a Plumber?
Plumbers
work with various materials and fixtures use in installation,
removal, maintenance, extension and alteration of a plumbing system.
Plumbing systems include: all sanitary drainage, storm drainage
facilities, special wastes, vent systems, public or private water
systems and gas piping, within or adjacent to any building.
What is a Pipe Fitter?
Pipe Fitters (Steam Fitters)
are employed for the installation of piping on new construction and
existing plant maintenance, or modernization projects, in all types
of industrial plants, office/commercial buildings, hospitals,
research facilities and other projects.
Pipe Fitters install piping of all sizes, and
in a variety of materials, including: carbon steel, copper, cast
iron, plastic, fiberglass, stainless steel and other special alloys
and types. Pipe Fitters are often certified in welding.
What is an Air Conditioning/
Refrigeration Mechanic?
An Air Conditioning/
Refrigeration Mechanic Apprentice, works for a Refrigeration
Contractor in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning and
refrigeration units.
