plumber apprentice

MNC MECHANICAL LTD; Timmins; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plumbing company in Timmins is seeking experienced apprentices to install and repair a variety of plumbing fixtures and systems. Successful candidates will have a Registered Apprenticeship certificate and 1-2 years of experience. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, testing for leaks, and performing installations across commercial and residential settings. This permanent position offers 35 to 40 hours of work per week, requiring a valid driver's license and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in plumbing.
• Availability for shift or on-call work.
• Valid driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Read blueprints to determine plumbing layouts.
• Test pipes for leaks and ensure proper installations.

Skills

Installation of plumbing fixtures

Repair of plumbing systems

Blueprint reading

Pipe cutting and joining

Testing for leaks

Team player

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Basic plumbing tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

• Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Residential

Tasks

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• 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 opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Apprenticeship training

• Level one apprenticeship training
• Level two apprenticeship training
• Level three apprenticeship training
• Level four apprenticeship training
• Level five apprenticeship training

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Work under pressure

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Workplace information

• On the road job
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week