pipefitting Program

Pipefitters play a significant role in all aspects of mechanical construction and mechanical service, including residential, commercial, and industrial markets. A Pipefitter installs, maintains, and repairs piping systems vital to the operation of many processes, including refrigeration, heating, cooling, steam, controls, and the transportation of liquids/gases. As a Pipefitter you can work on a wide range of projects including power generation plants, oil refineries, bio diesel plants, pharmaceutical plants, chemical plants, hospitals, schools, office buildings, sports complexes, retail stores, manufacturing plants, defense and aerospace industries and more.

Pipefitters must be able to understand theories involved with the transfer of gases and liquids. They must also be proficient in trade related mathematics, trade related science, interpreting construction and control drawings, soldering, brazing, welding, rigging, and pipe fabrication are a few of the skills that are necessary to a successful career. As a Pipefitter Journeyman you can have a very successful career.

The career path for a pipefitter is filled with possibilities. Students can seek positions beyond the position of journeyman as a welder, foreman, general foreman, ACAD detailer, estimator, quality control/quality assurance manager, project manager and mechanical contractor.