apprentice plumber

A P MECHANICAL LTD; Nisku; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Plumber to join their dynamic team. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to work with experienced professionals while developing essential plumbing skills. You'll be responsible for reading blueprints, joining pipes, and ensuring systems are leak-free, all while working in a physically demanding environment. The company values accuracy, client focus, and teamwork, fostering a supportive atmosphere for growth and learning. If you're passionate about plumbing and ready to take your first step in a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of plumbing experience preferred.
• High school diploma required for apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints for plumbing systems.
• Join pipes and test for leaks using pressure gauges.
• Estimate costs and measure pipes for installation.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Pipe Joining Techniques

Cost Estimation

Leak Testing

Physical Stamina

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Soldering Equipment

Welding Equipment

Air and Water Pressure Gauges

Job description

Posted on September 09, 2024 by Employer details AP Mechanical Ltd

Job details

Apprentice Plumber

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems.
• Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors.
• Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.
• Schedule personnel, tools and equipment.
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Hand-eye coordination.
• Handling heavy loads.

Personal Suitability

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Team player.

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment Groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees.

Support for Indigenous People

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers.

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Who Can Apply to This Job?

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised Until

2025-01-07

Important Notice

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