Fire Sprinkler laborer/apprentice

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

Job Summary

The Apprentice supports the division in the Fire safety in buildings is one of their most important security and safety measures. A fire sprinkler fitter installs the piping system and accessories such as hangers, pipe, sprinklers, seismic restraints, and valves to complete the fire sprinkler system. The apprentice assists the fitter or foreman.

Wages

Wages are dependent on experience.

Benefits

• Career-building opportunities & growth potential.
• A diverse internal training program, Jet University.
• A safety-first, family-like workplace.
• Paid-Time-Off (PTO).
• Affordable Medical/Vision & Dental coverage.
• Matching 401-K.
• The company provided shirts & PPE

Duties / Responsibilities

• Layout product for installation, stage tools, and execute basic piping installation jobs
• Read and understand fire sprinkler blueprints
• Employ safety measures while installing a fire safety system
• Perform tasks; measuring, marking, cutting, threading pipe for installation
• Connect fittings and sprinkler heads to pipe, then test the system to ensure there are no leaks
• Keep abreast with the latest developments in fire sprinklers, NFPA fire sprinkler codes
• Document all details of work

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Safe work habits.
• Ability to stay organized.
• Reliable transportation.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of tools.
• High level of precision workmanship.
• Willingness to learn about fire sprinkler systems and fire sprinkler codes.
• Strong eye for detail.
• Ability to understand blueprints, stock lists, and inventory.
• Excellent judgment and analysis skills.
• Must be highly organized, systematic, and adherent to construction deadlines.
• Steel experience, including cutting, threading, and grooving black steel pipe
• CPVC experience, including cutting, reaming, welding, and hanging CPVC pipe.
• Basic Proficiency in English required. Candidates must have a basic understanding of English for safety purposes and to effectively communicate with colleagues, vendors, and contractors on-site. The ability to follow instructions and engage with the team is essential for success in this role.

As an equal opportunity employer, Jet Industries will hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Jet Industries also enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy.