Apprentice Pipefitter

Perform entry level general pipe fitting duties as required with supervision. Progress through the trade

Essential Job Functions

APPRENTICE 1 (0-12 months)

* Develop good working and safety habits.

* Understands terminology and the use of power and hand tools.

* Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 1.

* Has basic math skills.

* Attentive to instructions and assists the journeyman in all phases of work.

* Can document approximately 2,000 hours of employment.

* Perform laborer tasks including sweeping, cleaning, delivering, loading and unloading, etc.

* Other duties as assigned

APPRENTICE 2 (12-24 months)

All Apprentice 1 responsibilities plus:

* Read non-complex blueprints and detail drawings.

* Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 2.

* Has an understanding of simple heating and cooling systems.

* Can solder up to two inch copper tube.

* Have basic skills in the use of cutting torch and welding.

* Help install equipment.

* Document approximately 4,000 hours of employment.

* Other duties as assigned

APPRENTICE 3 (24-36 months)

All Apprentice 1 & 2 responsibilities and:

* Understands and is able to read architectural, mechanical, electrical plans and their details.

* Can lay out and install small jobs with supervision.

* Can pipe hot water boiler per plans.

* Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 3

* Can hook up hot and chilled water coils per plans.

* Able to solder up to four inch copper tube.

* Can document approximately 6,000 hours of employment.

* Other duties as assigned

APPRENTICE 4 (36-48 months)

All Apprentice 1, 2 and 3 responsibilities plus:

* Application for certification at local jurisdiction as required, ie. Denver.

* Know heating and cooling design and complete all jobs per CMS Mechanical

* Technologies Group standards.

* Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 4

* Can complete all jobs successfully in terms of labor and material budgets.

* Have a good understanding of piping systems and how they operate.

* Can document 8,000 hrs of employment.

* Upon graduation, obtain Denver Journeyman Steam Fitter and Gas Service Certificates.

* Support the total quality effort. Identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers 100% of the time.

* Work within the guidelines of the safety and employee policy.

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Minimum 18 years of age

* High school graduate/GED

* Mechanical aptitude

* Willingness to learn through on the job training and technical school courses

* Reliable transportation to and from work required