Piping - Apprentice

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Learns trade from lead man and takes initiative in performing tasks.
• Serves and supports lead man in completing tasks at hand.
• Assists with attaching pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.
• Marks pipes for cutting, threading and welding as directed.
• Modifies, cleans, and maintains pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications using hand and power tools under close supervision.
• Removes and replaces worn components as directed.
• Keeps worksite clear and clean from debris and trash.
• Helps to keep shop and vehicles clean.
• Aids with paperwork involving basic math skills.

Required Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Competencies

• Ability to communicate with internal team and customers.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the primary work environment is usually high and lighting may be poor.
• Required to work in non-air conditioned spaces, on roofs, on ladders, and with vertical lifting equipment.
• On occasion required to work in warehouse/plant environment or industrial environment and out of doors, includes but not limited to working near moving mechanical parts and/or rotating equipment, and loud noise or vibrations.
• Subject to all temperatures including outdoor weather conditions.