Pipefitter Apprentice - Walker, United States - Lee Contracting, Inc.

Description

We are proud to offer our employees:

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Competitive Wages
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

• ESOP

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Responsibilities:

• Assist with measuring, cutting, and bending various sizes of pipe and tubing to required angle/length using pipe cutters and benders
• Copper Brazing and soldering
• Assist with the threading and assembling black and steel pipe
• Prepare, fabricate, install and fit pipe to specifications
• Help install valves, hangers, supports, and flanges in piping systems according to plans and applicable specifications
• Assist in the repairing of leaks in all types of pipe systems
• Help assemble, install and repair piping systems according to specifications and appropriate trade and building codes
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
• Work with other departments as needed

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of Industrial or Commercial Pipefitting/Plumbing experience
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and interpret pipe drawings
• Working knowledge of Industrial/Commercial process heating and cooling systems
• Possess the ability to work skillfully with both hands constantly
• Must have the ability to independently lift and carry objects safely that weigh up to 20 pounds routinely, 50 pounds frequently, and 80 pounds occasionally
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding
• Ability to properly use tape measure
• Knowledge of pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, gas, and drainage systems
• Must have the ability to read and interpret a written scope of work
• Perform basic mathematical computations and use measuring tools
• Comfortable working at heights
• Must be able to identify basic trade materials by size, shape, and function and safely use small power tools and hand tools
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to learn
• Pipe welding using MIG, TIG, or stick is beneficial but not required

**This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.