Sprinkler Fitters

Sprinkler fitters design, assemble, install, inspect and maintain all types of piping systems. These skilled welders are required to read blueprints and maintain an extensive knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations. They specialize in fire protection systems, including overhead sprinkler and hose systems, fire mains, underground systems and underground closed valves.

Compensation Information

Per Hour Wage

$49.50

Benefits don’t come out of your check.

Jobs are

514.6%

Higher than Minimum Wage!

Per Hour Total

$77.45

Featuring premium health insurance.

Work Conditions

Both indoor and outdoor, nearly every facility and building type, varying weather, physically demanding, new and existing construction, working from heights

Skills Needed

Math, reading, manual dexterity, problem solving, mechanical ability, physical stamina, fast-paced thinking and reacting, communication, hand/eye/foot coordination, comfortable with heights, blueprint reading, decision making, detail-oriented

Relevant Classes

  • Algebra

  • Basic arithmetic

  • General math

  • Geometry

  • Science

  • Technology

  • Mechanical drawing

  • English/communication

  • Shop classes

Education and Training

  • 5-year apprentice program

  • 8,400 hours of on-the-job training

  • 512 classroom hours

  • 512 paid hours

Are you ready to see what a career as a Sprinkler Fitter has to offer?