Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice — Hands-On Training

Aero Mechanical; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Apprenticeship through Local 669

Competitive wage with benefits through

Overtime opportunities

Safe, team-focused environment

Long-term career in fire protection

Job summary

Aero Mechanical, Inc. is seeking a motivated Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice to train in the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of fire sprinkler systems from our Johnston, RI office.

You will learn hands-on skills alongside experienced sprinkler fitters and participate in apprenticeship classes with Local 669. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a path to a skilled trade career in fire protection, with wage and benefits through Local 669.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to join local #669.
• Physically fit to perform trade tasks.
• Prior construction or trade experience is helpful but not required.
• Must pass drug test and medical exam.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced sprinkler fitters with installation of fire sprinkler systems in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Learn to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and sprinkler system plans.
• Assist with measuring, cutting, threading, grooving, assembling, and installing pipe and related components.
• Help install sprinkler heads, valves, hangers, fittings, and other fire protection equipment.
• Assist with system testing, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, lifts, and other job-site equipment as trained.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and applicable fire protection codes.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize tools, materials, and equipment.
• Work effectively with journeymen, foremen, project managers, and other construction trades.
• Attend required apprenticeship classes, safety training, and technical instruction.
• Perform additional assignments as requested and maintain a teamwork attitude.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Safety-conscious

Willing to learn

Basic math/measurement

Read instructions

Team player

Dependable attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tools handling

Job description

Aero Mechanical, Inc. is seeking a motivated Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice to train in the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of fire sprinkler systems from our Johnston, RI office.

You will learn hands-on skills alongside experienced sprinkler fitters and participate in apprenticeship classes with Local 669. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a path to a skilled trade career in fire protection, with wage and benefits through Local 669.