Is being a plumber's assistant a good fit for you?
Helps plumbers and pipefitters with simpler tasks. Carries materials and tools, and keeps the work area clean.
What the work involves
- Fits valves, couplings and other parts to tanks, pumps and systems using hand tools.
- Fixes brackets and hangers to walls and ceilings to hold pipes in place.
- Does early-stage pipe work, repairs and replaces fixtures and water heaters, and fixes or removes leaking pipes.
- Cuts pipe and lifts it up to the pipe fitters.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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Free. About 15 minutes. No account.