Pipe Fitter
Put in piping for chemicals, steam, water, and acids.

Q: What math skills do you use at work?:

A: This person uses angles, geometry, simple, and fractions. 

Q: How do you use math in your line of work, directly and indirectly?:

A: Figuring angles for running pipes, elevation, and take offs. 

Q: Do you think a person can be successful in this career without solid math skills?:

A: Some parts of this job are not achievable without solid math skills.

Q: What math classes did you take in high school or college to prepare for this career?:

A: General math and Technical Training School for 2 years with all math but trig and              
      calculus. 

Q: What suggestions regarding math would you give someone interested in pursuing this
     career?:

A: Get all math knowledge you can because it is very helpful for any skill trades job. 

Q: What is the average salary income for someone in this career?:

A: They work for $32 dollars an hour with a minimum of 40 hours a week with the 
      overtime option so they make anywhere from $60,000 - $90,000.