Pipe Shop Apprentice

PremiStar; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

PremiStar in Fort Myers is seeking a Pipefitter helper to assist in fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining commercial HVAC piping systems under supervision.

You will read blueprints, prepare tools, load materials, and support pipefitters while adhering to OSHA safety policies. This role requires physical stamina and a hands-on training approach to develop skills.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent graduate.
• Strong work ethic.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Driven, dependable, coachable.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong verbal skills.
• Well organized.
• Climb and balance on ladders, lifts, and scaffolds.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds repetitively.
• Must be able to perform frequent ladder work.
• Must adhere to OSHA safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist installation and maintenance of pressure piping systems.
• Assist construction, maintaining and fixing piping systems to prevent leaks.
• Assist with ensuring piping runs well.
• Read blueprints and install piping accurately.
• Provide tools and materials to pipefitters safely.
• Prepare work area and set up equipment.
• Assist with configuration, arranging, and installing pipe and fittings.
• Work on elevated ground and maintain balance on beams and pipelines.
• Support safety culture and follow procedures.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Mechanically inclined

Team player

Strong communication

Physical stamina

Safety conscious

Read blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Pipefitter helper will assist in fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining commercial HVAC piping systems with direction and supervision provided the mechanic/lead through hands on training.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the installation and maintenance of pressure piping systems
• Assist in construction, maintaining and fixing piping systems to make sure that fluids flow securely and without leaks from one point to another
• Assist with ensuring that piping runs well
• Able to read blue prints and install piping accurately
• Provide the supplies and tools need for a project to the pipe fitter by loading, transporting and unloading them in a safe manner
• Assist with setting up work are with necessary tools and equipment
• Assisting pipefitters with configuration, arranging, and installing pipe, knowing pipe fittings, rivets, and valves, preparing pipe and fixtures for lifting and trying to rig, being accustomed to metallic elements, locating and marking metal flexing and cutting routes, cleaning work area, and restocking parts and equipment as needed are all part of the job duties.
• Working on elevated ground and maintaining balance when standing on restricted levels such as beams and pipelines are also required skills.
• You must be able to work effectively and precisely while also contributing to a solid safety culture

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school or equivalent graduate
• Strong work ethic
• Mechanically inclined
• Driven, Dependable, Coachable
• Strong communications skills.
• Strong verbal skills.
• Well Organized
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, lifts, and scaffolds: and stand, stoop kneel, or crouch.
• Must be able to handle the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting at least 50 pounds repetitively
• Must be able to physically perform frequent ladder work.
• Must adhere to all OSHA and Page Mechanical safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work

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.