Summary Installer, Sprinklers And Fire Protection Systems near Winnipeg (MB)
Find key facts and figures about working as an installer, sprinklers and fire protection systems. The following information is applicable to all Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 7252).
Description
Steamfitters and pipefitters lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating and other process piping systems. Sprinkler system installers fabricate, install, test, maintain and repair water, foam, carbon dioxide and dry chemical sprinkler systems in buildings for fire protection purposes. Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers are employed in maintenance departments of factories, plants and similar establishments, and by pipefitting and sprinkler system contractors, or they may be self-employed.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
College education or apprenticeship training usually required
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Wages
$38.19/hour
Median wage in the Winnipeg Region
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Prospects
Fair
The job prospects are fair in the Winnipeg Region
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Jobs
1 job
advertised in Manitoba
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Skills
- Weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system
- Test system for leaks using testing equipment
- Remove and replace worn components and reactivate system
- Select type and size of pipe required
- Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines
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