Apprentice - Pipefitter

PremiStar; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PremiStar is seeking entry-level apprentices for a comprehensive pipefitting program in Kansas City. The role progresses through Apprentice 1 to Apprentice 4, with increasing responsibilities and hours documented at each level.

Work includes assisting journeymen, reading basic references, and performing laborer tasks under supervision. The program emphasizes safety, tool procurement for each level, and hands-on training in heating, cooling, and piping systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school graduate/GED.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Willingness to learn through on the job training and technical school courses.
• Reliable transportation to and from work required.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level general pipefitting duties as required with supervision.
• Assist journeyman in all phases of work.
• Document hours of employment (e.g., 2,000 hours for Level 1; 4,000 for Level 2; 6,000 for Level 3; 8,000 for Level 4).
• Perform laborer tasks such as sweeping, cleaning, delivering, loading and unloading.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Willingness to Learn

Reliable Transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Perform entry level general pipefitting duties as required with supervision. Progress through the trade

Essential Job Functions

APPRENTICE 1 (0-12 months)

• Develop good working and safety habits.
• Understands terminology and the use of power and hand tools.
• Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 1.
• Has basic math skills.
• Attentive to instructions and assists the journeyman in all phases of work.
• Can document approximately 2,000 hours of employment.
• Perform laborer tasks including sweeping, cleaning, delivering, loading and unloading, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

APPRENTICE 2 (12-24 months)

• Read non-complex blueprints and detail drawings.
• Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 2.
• Has an understanding of simple heating and cooling systems.
• Can solder up to two inch copper tube.
• Have basic skills in the use of cutting torch and welding.
• Help install equipment.
• Document approximately 4,000 hours of employment.
• Other duties as assigned

APPRENTICE 3 (24-36 months)

• Understands and is able to read architectural, mechanical, electrical plans and their details.
• Can lay out and install small jobs with supervision.
• Can pipe hot water boiler per plans.
• Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 3
• Can hook up hot and chilled water coils per plans.
• Able to solder up to four inch copper tube.
• Can document approximately 6,000 hours of employment.
• Other duties as assigned

APPRENTICE 4 (36-48 months)

• Application for certification at local jurisdiction as required, ie. Denver.
• Know heating and cooling design and complete all jobs per CMS Mechanical
• Technologies Group standards.
• Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 4
• Can complete all jobs successfully in terms of labor and material budgets.
• Have a good understanding of piping systems and how they operate.
• Can document 8,000 hrs of employment.
• Upon graduation, obtain Denver Journeyman Steam Fitter and Gas Service Certificates.
• Support the total quality effort. Identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers 100% of the time.
• Work within the guidelines of the safety and employee policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school graduate/GED
• Mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to learn through on the job training and technical school courses
• Reliable transportation to and from work required

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.