How to become a plumber?

Question

It seems to be a well-paying to be a plumber.
I'm a sophomore major in electrical engineering now.But I am thinking of plumbers.

Answer 1

While the hourly rate of plumbers seems high, and is proably much higher than the equivalent hourly rate of the salary for a starting EE, you also must consider that the EE has benefits such as better health insurance, retirement plans, profit-sharing plans, etc. that, on the surface, the plumber probably doesn't.

The plumber may make $40 or $50 per hour, but unless he works steadily, every business hour day-in and day-out, that $40 per hour can quickly become $15 per hour or less. As a salaried EE you will work at least 8 hours per day and probablly more, but your paycheck will be consistent and steady.

Anyway... to answer the question. Call the local pipefitters and plumbers union (in the phone book) and ask them about their apprenticeship program. That's how you start on the road to becoming a plumber. Once you finish your apprenticeship and reach journeyman level, then you could either stay working as a union plumber or work for a non-union shop.

.

Answer 2

If you become a plumber, your goal should be to have your own business. This is a trade that has exploded into a serious money factory in the last 10 years.

The engineering thing is ok, but you usually have to work for someone else. The plumbing job is probably more active and better for your health in the long haul.

A licensed master plumber owning his own business is probably going to end up wealthier than the engineer in 35 to 40 years, and then he will also have a business and some assets he can sell at retirement.

Answer 3

A plumber is a tradesperson who specializes in installing and maintaining systems used for potable water, sewage, and drainage in plumbing systems. Years of training and/or experience are needed to become a skilled plumber; some jurisdictions also require that plumbers be licensed.

Some needed skills, interests, and values

Reading drawings, and specifications to determine layout of water supply, waste, and venting systems
Detecting faults in plumbing appliances and systems, and correctly diagnosing their causes
Installing, repairing and maintaining domestic, commercial, and industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
Locating and marking positions for pipe connections, passage holes, and fixtures in walls and floors
Measuring, cutting, bending, and threading pipes using hand and power tools or machines
Joining pipes and fittings together using soldering techniques, compression fittings, threaded fittings, and push-on fittings.
Testing pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
Awareness of legal regulations and safety issues
Ensuring safety standards and build regulations are met.

Answer 4

Plumbing is a job you can only earn money at when there's work to be done. Just so as you know.

Have you considered becoming an electrician instead? It's the same style of pay, but keeps with your major, and you'd be able to move upwards to master more quickly.

Answer 5

To become a plumber, you should be a physically fit, should have a good knowledge of plumbing equipments and how it works.
This is prior requirement.

Answer 6

There are only 2 things you need to be a plumber.

S*** flows downhill
Payday is on friday