Gasfitter, Ringarehe kapuni
Also known as
- Pipefitter, plumber, steamfitter
Gasfitters assemble, install, maintain and repair gas or pipe systems. They usually work on hot water and heating systems, cooking equipment or gas appliances.
Duration
02:15 mins
Your pay could be
$51K
Lower
$68K to $103K
Most common
$139K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
Gasfitters
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in homes and commercial buildings, and may travel locally
- may work in dirty, hot and dusty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, organised and safety conscious
Tasks
- install gas pipes and fittings
- inspect gas systems for leaks
- repair gas pipes and equipment
- plan layouts for gas installations
- weld metal pipes and fittings
- cut metal pipes for installation
- draw simple installation diagrams
- clean tools and work areas
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- to do an apprenticeship in gasfitting
You may need
- a driver licence
- to be able to drive a manual vehicle
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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