Pipefitting Apprentice

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Louisville, CO (Design Mech HQ) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition :
JR104819
** Design Mechanical – a Comfort Systems USA Company – Colorado
** In Colorado, we have two locations – Our corporate offices and state-of-the-art fabrication shop in Louisville, and for our mountain region, we have a shop in Breckenridge. Combined we’re nearly 300 employees and growing. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Comfort Systems USA, a $3 billion company, we have a local company feel with the backing of one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country.
** Job Summary
** Perform entry-level general pipe fitting duties as required with supervision. Progress through trade.

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* Essential Job Functions:

**** APPRENTICE 1 (0-12 months) $20-22/hr
*** 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
* Attends all Design Mechanical’s Apprenticeship training classes regularly and outside schooling, if available
* 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) $23-24/hr
** All Apprentice 1 responsibilities plus:
* Read non-complex blueprints and detailed drawings
* Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 2
* Understands simple heating and cooling systems
* Can solder/braze up to a 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) $25-26/hr  All Apprentice 1 & 2 responsibilities and:
* Understands and can read architectural, mechanical, and 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/braze up to four-inch copper tube
* Can document approximately 6,000 hours of employment
* Other duties as assigned

APPRENTICE 4 (36-48 months) $27-28/hr  All Apprentice 1, 2, and 3 responsibilities plus:
* Application for certification at local jurisdiction as required, i.e., Denver
* Know heating and cooling design and complete all jobs per Design Mechanical’s 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
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* 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
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* What we offer you:

*** Salary Range: $20-28/hour depending on experience and qualifications

Comprehensive benefits package to include:
Holidays, Paid Time Off, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K Matching Program, Flexible Spending Plans, Life Insurance, Training, and more  Americans with Disability Specifications - Physical Demand  Design Mechanical, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage, and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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