Helper- Fire Protection

About Ironsmith Fire, LLC

Our mission is to lead the fire protection industry by honoring craftsmanship, saving lives and property, and providing peace of mind to our customers. We work with general contractors, business owners, property developers, engineers, and many other types of clients to provide lifesaving fire protection systems. We are headquartered in Tennessee and are expanding across the Southeast and beyond.

At Ironsmith Fire, a fire sprinkler field helper is primarily responsible for working alongside the foreman and journeyman while performing installations, making modifications or repairs to fire sprinkler systems in accordance with the Ironsmith Fire approved shop drawings, NFPA standards, and local codes. The duties include installing steel and CPVC piping, fire pumps, standpipe systems, hose systems, and working with the underground/site division when needed.

The position begins at project initiation in the field and continues to final delivery. This role requires a level of professionalism and an eagerness to learn a craft that can cultivate a lifelong career in the industry.

This position requires daily travel to customer sites.

• Lead by example, embodying our core values. There is no better time to start leading by example than on day one of your new career.
• Motivate other team members to ensure they adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and discipline.
• Implement safety protocols to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries on job sites.
• Uphold our commitment to delivering high‑quality workmanship and unparalleled customer service by adhering to industry standards and best practices taught by the foremen and journeymen.
• Prioritize safety above all else.
• Fire sprinkler helpers use the Ironsmith Fire approved shop drawings to interpret installation requirement details accurately and entirely.
• Notify the foreman of any deviations from the plan and/or potential field changes.
• Perform all tasks delegated by the foreman to assist in fulfilling project completion deadlines, meet scheduling requirements, and exceed the goals established by the field/day‑work superintendent.
• Assist the foreman in installing and testing installations of fire sprinkler systems in new or existing construction projects.
• Follow designed plans and communicate needed design change to fit actual site requirements to the foreman.
• Responsible for minor fabrication on job site.
• Install the fire sprinkler systems as designed by the Ironsmith Fire design department without deviation.
• Embrace the Ironsmith Fire slogan of “OLD SCHOOL GRIT, NEW AGE EDGE”. This includes having that old school work ethic, while embracing new technologies and devices that drive innovation and job optimization.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

• Willingness to learn the basics of fire sprinkler systems and various tools needed to fulfil the job duties, which could include online / after‑hours training.
• “Do what it takes” attitude.
• Willingness to learn the basics of understanding of blueprints and ability to read fire sprinkler shop drawings.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus, but not required.
• Reliable transportation to get to the job site on time as designated by the job site foreman and Ironsmith Fire employee handbook.
• Willingness to travel including overnight to job sites.
• High‑level attention to details and documentation precision.
• Willingness to learn the basics of NFPA standards, building codes, and local ordinances.
• Ability to pivot and adapt to each job type.
• Willingness to understand and learn the importance and necessity for memorable, quality customer service.
• Apprentices in the day‑work division will be part of a rotating on‑call shift to handle emergency service calls.

• Basic mechanical knowledge and understanding of tools is preferred.
• Certification or training in relevant areas such as NFPA standards, OSHA regulations, and CPR/First Aid will be provided by Ironsmith Fire once in this position.
• Any required state and local certifications required for installing fire sprinkler systems will be obtained and paid for by Ironsmith…