Pipe Fitter
Put in piping for chemicals, steam, water, and acids.
Q: What math skills do you use at work?:
A: This person uses angles, geometry, simple, and fractions.
Q: How do you use math in your line of work, directly and indirectly?:
A: Figuring angles for running pipes, elevation, and take offs.
Q: Do you think a person can be successful in this career without solid math skills?:
A: Some parts of this job are not achievable without solid math skills.
Q: What math classes did you take in high school or college to prepare for this career?:
A: General math and Technical Training School for 2 years with all math but trig and
calculus.
Q: What suggestions regarding math would you give someone interested in pursuing this
career?:
A: Get all math knowledge you can because it is very helpful for any skill trades job.
Q: What is the average salary income for someone in this career?:
A: They work for $32 dollars an hour with a minimum of 40 hours a week with the
overtime option so they make anywhere from $60,000 - $90,000.