Pipe Shop Apprentice

Page Mechanical Group, LLC.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, LLC. in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Pipefitter Helper to assist in fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining commercial HVAC piping under the direction of the mechanic/lead.

The role involves helping install pressure piping, reading blueprints, supplying and transporting tools, setting up work areas, and maintaining safety practices on site. It also requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly, often on elevated surfaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Able to read basic drawings or blueprints and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and maintenance of HVAC piping systems.
• Assist in construction, maintenance and repair of piping to ensure fluids flow securely and leak-free.
• Assist with reading blueprints and accurately installing piping.
• Provide and transport supplies and tools to the job site.
• Set up work areas with necessary tools and equipment.
• Adhere to all OSHA and company safety policies.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Mechanically inclined

Driven

Dependable

Coachable

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Well organized

Education

High school 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.