Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers

Become Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers in Canada:

Pipefitters and furnace assemblers design, fabricate, install, maintain and repair water, steam, gas, fuel and chemical systems used for heating, cooling, lubricating and other purposes Processes, and investigate the cause of problems.

Sprinkler systems manufacture, assemble, test, maintain and repair water, foam, carbon dioxide and powder sprinkler systems for fire prevention in buildings. They may be self-employed or work for heating and sprinkler contractors, plant maintenance and other industrial facilities.

Details:

EXAMPLES OF JOB TITLES:

MAIN DUTIES:

Pipefitters, furnace assemblers and sprinkler fitters perform some or all of the following duties:

Heaters and fitters of heating appliances • study the plans, preliminary plans and specifications to establish the layout of the network;
Practice openings in walls, floors and ceilings using manual or mechanical machines or tools;
Select the appropriate type of pipe and size;
Measure, cut, tap and bend pipes using manual or mechanical tools;
Assembling pipe sections by making welded, brazed, threaded or glued joints;
Install supports, valves, ducts and control systems;
Check the watertightness of the system using the appropriate equipment;
Service and maintenance of piping and fittings and exhaust system;
Replace the worn parts and restart the system;
Fill estimates, if required, for clients.

Sprinkler systems:

Study plans, specifications and fire codes to establish the route of the system;
Install collars, brackets and brackets to secure pipes, sprinklers and fire fighting equipment using hand or power tools;
Choice, measure, cut, bore and tap hoses, install sprinkler outlets, assemble and secure in place by means of fasteners;
Assembling pipe sections using welding and brazing equipment;
Connect pipes to supply tanks and main water lines, pumps, compressors and control devices;
Install valves, alarms and associated equipment;
Check the tightness of the network by means of pneumatic or hydraulic devices;
Service and repair of sprinkler systems;
Fill estimates, if required, for clients.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

A high school diploma is usually required.
A four- to five-year apprenticeship program
or more than five years of experience in the trade, as well as specialized training as a pipefitter, furnace fitter or sprinkler installer, in a school or industrial environment, are usually required to qualify for the certificate of qualification.
The certificate of qualification for pipefitters and furnace fitters is mandatory in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia and is offered, although voluntary, in other provinces and territories.
The certificate of qualification for sprinkler installers is mandatory in Quebec and British Columbia and is offered, although voluntary, in other provinces and territories.
Specialized pipefitters, furnace assemblers and sprinkler fitters can obtain the Red Seal.

Additional Information:

The experience provides access to supervisory positions.
Red Seal Enables Interprovincial Mobility