Mentor-Led Process Piping Design Apprentice (Paid)

Merrick & Company; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Merrick & Company invites high school, technical school, or community college students to join a paid apprenticeship in Greenwood Village, CO. You will work on client projects spanning aerospace, defense, water systems, and more, gaining hands-on CAD experience and professional mentorship.

The 18–24 month program emphasizes training, real project exposure, and growth as you advance your responsibilities under guidance, with a focus on foundational drafting and design skills.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing an Associate Degree in Drafting/Design or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of related experience or coursework acceptable.
• U.S. Citizenship required for client projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce drawings and project documentation using CAD software.
• Create and manipulate drawings in a database environment.
• Complete revisions of existing technical drawings.
• Perform entry-level routine technical work.
• Support projects with defined CAD standards and quality procedures.
• Receive instructions from a mentor and have work checked on completion.

Skills

CAD basics

AutoCAD familiarity

MS Office

Education

Associate Degree - Drafting/Design

Tools

AutoCAD

CREO

SolidWorks

Inventor

Revit

CADWorx

Job description

Merrick & Company invites high school, technical school, or community college students to join a paid apprenticeship in Greenwood Village, CO. You will work on client projects spanning aerospace, defense, water systems, and more, gaining hands-on CAD experience and professional mentorship.

The 18–24 month program emphasizes training, real project exposure, and growth as you advance your responsibilities under guidance, with a focus on foundational drafting and design skills.