The Work
Sprinkler fitters are pipefitter specialists who install fire protection systems. 

The Working Conditions
Sprinkler fitters carry heavy pieces of pipe, climb and work at various heights, and must have the manual dexterity to handle the tools of the trade.  It is hard, dirty work.  Fitters often work indoors between the roofs and ceilings of buildings or outside installing underground pipework.  They often travel to different job sites. 

Wages 
Open Shop
Apprentice:  $9.72 per hour
Journey:       $19.45 per hour

updated 1/03

For more information:
For more information on this program, contact the Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries at (503) 731-4072 or visit them online at: Bureau of Labor and Industries

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