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Pipefitter
Pipefitters build and maintain the pipes and plumbing on a submarine so fluids can move safely through the ship.
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Average Salary
$62,970
Projected Openings This Year
44,000
Tools For Success
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Interests
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    Working with your hands
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    Tools and machinery
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    Problem-solving
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Skills
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    Reading blueprints
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    Welding and cutting
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    Safety-awareness
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Training
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    High school diploma
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    On-the-job training
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    Certification

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