Fire Sprinkler Apprentice: Hands-On Installer

Jet Industries, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career-building opportunities

Jet University training

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Vision & Dental coverage

401-K matching

PPE provided

Job summary

Jet Industries, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice to support the Fire safety division on basic piping installation. You will assist fitters and foremen, layout and prepare installations, and help ensure safety compliance on-site.

You will learn to read blueprints, understand fire sprinkler components, and work with steel and CPVC piping while staying organized and detail-oriented in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and organization.
• Able to read and understand blueprints and stock lists.
• Reliable transportation required and on-site communication.
• Willingness to learn about fire sprinkler systems and codes.
• High level of precision workmanship and attention to detail.
• Experience with steel piping (cutting, threading, grooving).
• CPVC experience including cut, ream, weld, hang CPVC pipe.
• Basic proficiency in English for safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Layout product for installation and stage tools for piping jobs.
• Read and interpret fire sprinkler blueprints.
• Apply safety measures during installation of fire safety systems.
• Measure, mark, cut, and thread pipe for installation.
• Connect fittings and sprinkler heads and test for leaks.
• Keep up-to-date with NFPA fire sprinkler codes.
• Document all details of work.

Skills

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Tool usage

Attention to detail

Organization

Learning fire codes

On-site communication

Mechanical aptitude

Punctuality

Reliable transportation

Tools

Pipe threading tools

Pipe cutting tools

Welding tools (CPVC)

Job description

Jet Industries, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice to support the Fire safety division on basic piping installation. You will assist fitters and foremen, layout and prepare installations, and help ensure safety compliance on-site.

You will learn to read blueprints, understand fire sprinkler components, and work with steel and CPVC piping while staying organized and detail-oriented in a fast-paced construction environment.