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Certificate
Instrumentation Fitter
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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An Instrument Fitter lays out, fabricates, installs, and performs leak testing on tubing and piping systems. The fitter also installs instruments and instrument stands and interprets instrument construction drawings, specifications, and any other resource documents. The instrument fitter is expected to exhibit basic mechanical and mathematical skills and to demonstrate good safety practices, especially electrical safety.
Select and apply fasteners for instrumentation installation and maintenance applicationsRead and interpret instrument drawings and documents to support instrumentation fitting activitiesSelect and apply gaskets O-rings and packing for instrumentation and piping connectionsSelect and apply lubricants sealants and cleaners for instrumentation and piping maintenanceInstall and work with tubing including fitting cutting and connection for instrumentation systemsApply instrumentation safety practices to protect workers during installation and maintenance operationsApply steel piping practices to support instrumentation system installationsInstall and maintain control valves actuators and positioners for process control applicationsInstall and maintain instrument air filters regulators and dryers for pneumatic instrumentation systemsInstall and maintain panel-mounted instruments in control panel and enclosure applicationsInstall field-mounted instruments in process areas in compliance with applicable requirementsApply instrument fitter math to support instrumentation calculations and measurementsPerform layout and installation of tubing and piping systems for instrumentation applicationsClean purge and test tubing and piping systems to verify integrity and readiness for serviceInspect handle and store instrumentation materials to maintain quality and prevent damage