Pipefitter Pre-Apprentice

P1 Construction is seeking Local Union 533 Pipefitter Pre‑Apprentices for the Kansas City KS/MO Metro area.

Join our P1 Team!

P1 Construction has grown into a national construction and solutions provider. P1 is a specialty subcontractor providing HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building technologies, controls, millwright, and architectural metal work across the U.S. But there’s so much more to P1’s broad spectrum single‑source capabilities, including value‑added services like virtual design and construction and multi‑trade fabrication. When you work for P1 Construction, you'll be part of a culture that puts safety first, treats associates like family, and provides challenging work in a rewarding, energetic environment.

P1 Construction takes pride in maintaining a high standard of excellence along with an ethical and friendly business culture.

P1 Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of status, including status as a protected veteran or as an individual with a disability.

We offer a competitive compensation package.

• Become skilled in a trade and get paid to do it - "Earn While You Learn!"
• Full‑time employment with career placement built in.
• Progressively increasing wage with excellent benefits.
• Nationally recognized credential - Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate.
• Improved job security and standard of living.

The Apprenticeship Training Program starts in August each year. Personnel hired at other times of the year will start as a Pre‑Apprentice and then transition to Apprentice.

The Local Union Pipe fitters 533 Apprenticeship Program is a five‑year training program. Individuals accepted into this program will receive both classroom training through the Local Pipe fitters Training Center and on‑the‑job training with an employer. Trainees are paid a percentage of the pipefitter wage rate for their work, with step increases, until graduating from the program. Upon graduation, trainees receive 100% of the wage rate as determined by the bargaining agreement with the local union.

• 5 year apprenticeship training program.
• Learn through both classroom training from the local union training center and on‑the‑job training with an employer.
• Work full‑time and attend classes 2 evenings per week, 4 hours per night.
• Receive a strong general education background in the trade, with core courses in basics such as mathematics, mechanical drafting, and related science.
• The learning that takes place in apprenticeship has been assessed by the American Council on Education and other organizations and colleges so that an apprentice has the option to complete an associate of arts or associate of science degree simultaneously with journey‑level credentials in the craft.

Pipe fitters install, assemble, fabricate, maintain, repair and troubleshoot mechanical piping systems carrying fuel, chemicals, water, steam and air in heating, cooling, lubricating and various other process piping systems.

• Preparation of construction site for installation of equipment and piping. Installing supports and hangers.
• Reading drawings, and specifications to determine layout of pipe and equipment fabrication and installation.
• Rigging, setting, supporting and piping of equipment, valves, fittings.
• Measuring, cutting, bending, preparing and joining all types of pipe including threading, welding, brazing, soldering, cementing, fusion and mechanical joining.
• Pressure test systems to detect leaks.
• Detecting faults in piping systems, and correctly diagnosing their causes.
• Awareness of legal regulations and safety issues.
• Ensuring safety standards and building regulations are met.

• Must have successfully completed a community college/vocational certification program OR Associate’s degree related to hands‑on HVAC/welding/plumbing trades OR have at least 1 year of full time Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC hands‑on trade work experience.
• Must be proficient in basic math skills: additions, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals.
• Must meet the Local Union Pipe fitters 533 Apprenticeship Program…