Pipefitter Apprentice 4

Responsibilities

• Support other apprentices, and foremen on various projects
• Follow instructions from foremen and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
• Fuel and wash department vehicles
• Gain essential service and installation skills to progress within the department
• Installation of piping systems

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 - 4 years’ Pipefitting experience
• Participate in our employer sponsored DOL Pipefitting Apprenticeship
• Selecting pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, or hangers according to specifications
• Power bending Hydraulic flaring
• Basic welding, brazing, and soldering experience
• Pre-swaging tool (compression)
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications
• Can read/interpret blueprint/schematics
• Basic knowledge of Plumbing & Mechanical Code
• Material take-offs

Preferred Requirements

• Process piping system knowledge
• Assist in piping repairs
• Equipment experience: Aerial lift Operation - Boom & Scissor Hydraulic Flaring Tool Hand benders Power bender Groover Floor cutter Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000# Telehandler Gas cutting torch Pre - swaging tool (Compression) Hydrostatic test pump knowledge & setup Chauffeur LIC/Med DOT Physical (preferred) Trailer Loading and Securing of Material (preferred) Rigging

Signal or Verbal Direct Workers Engaged in Hoisting and Moving Loads

• To ensure safety of workers and materials
• Utilize and understand the constraints of chains, synthetic, metal mesh, and wire rope slings
• Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines
• Identifies common load configurations & positioning
• Calculate load weights
• Rigger 2 training – trains on above

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain