Apprentice

MillerWorks; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerWorks in Tallahassee, FL seeks an apprentice to support plumbers, pipefitters and welders on site. You will assist with rough-ins, fixtures, pipe cutting, measurements, and material handling under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, dependable workmanship, and hands-on learning in a commercial plumbing and mechanical contracting environment. Previous experience is not required; training provided on the job.

Qualifications

• Apprentice role assisting plumbers, pipefitters or welders.
• Duties include supplying materials and keeping the work area clean.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes.
• Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate pipes.
• Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
• Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
• Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
• Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
• Assist pipefitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, gas, and water systems.
• Excavate and grade ditches by hand.
• Lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
• Cut pipe and lift overhead to fitters.
• Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
• Clean shop, work area, and machines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Tools

Hammer

Screwdriver set

Tape measure

Channel locks

Hack saw

Adjustable wrenches

Small cutters

Job description

MillerWorks is looking to fill an apprentice position in Tallahassee, FL. MillerWorks is a commercial plumbing and mechanical contractor built on quality, innovation, and dependable workmanship. Our team takes pride in delivering projects safely, correctly and ontime - the MillerWorks "Built to Build" promise.

Description:

Help plumbers, pipefitters or welders by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying and holding materials and/or tools, as well as cleaning work area and equipment.

Primary Functions:

• Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes.
• Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
• Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
• Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
• Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
• Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
• Assist pipefitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, gas, and water systems.
• Excavate and grade ditches by hand.
• Lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
• Cut pipe and lift overhead to fitters.
• Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
• Clean shop, work area, and machines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Tools Required *

HammerScrew driver set (3 phillips head and 3 flat head)

Tape measureChannel locks (big and small pair)

Hack sawAdjustable wrenches

Small cutters

* Required within 2 weeks of start date

Physical Requirements

• Employee must be able to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Employee must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Employee must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Employee must be able to sit for long periods of time
• Employee must be able to climb steps and ladders
• Employee must be able to stoop
• Employee must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds above his/her head
• Employee must be able to work in loud and dusty environments with the proper safety gear

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.