Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
To work as a plumber or pipefitter, you will need experience before you can start, preferably through an apprenticeship.
You should like to solve problems and should not object to being called on during evenings, weekends, or holidays to perform emergency repairs. As in most service occupations, plumbers should be able to get along well with all kinds of people. You should be a person who works well alone, but who can also direct the work of helpers and enjoy the company of those in the other construction trades. Other important traits for plumbers and pipefitters include an aptitude for working with tools, manual dexterity, good physical condition, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
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