Pipefitter Apprentice 1

Lee Contracting; Pontiac (MI); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training programs

Paid holidays

Medical Insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Paid time off

Safety bonus

Employee stock ownership

Travel incentive

Holiday bonus

Résumé du poste

Lee Industrial Contracting in Pontiac, MI seeks an apprentice to support equipment installation, construction, and service projects. You will assist foremen, handle loading/unloading, and maintain a clean, safe job site while gaining essential pipefitting and installation skills. The role offers an apprenticeship path, training, and potential advancement.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with basic tools and measurement skills.
• Basic math and geometry knowledge.
• Participation in DOL Pipefitting Apprenticeship is preferred.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsabilités

• Support apprentices and foremen on projects.
• Follow instructions to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Keep the job site clean and organized.
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment.
• Adhere to safety standards with attention to detail.
• Fuel and wash department vehicles.
• Develop service and installation skills to progress within the department.

Connaissances

Mechanically inclined

Basic math

Reading instructions

Self-directed

Formation

Pipefitting Apprenticeship program

Outils

Aerial lift

Forklift operation

Telehandler

Pipe threaders

Description du poste

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values.

We are proud to offer our employees

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• And so much more!

Responsibilities

• Support other apprentices, and foremen on various projects
• Follow instructions from foremen and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
• Fuel and wash department vehicles
• Gain essential service and installation skills to progress within the department

Requirements

• Mechanically inclined (know how to use tape measure, power hand tools),
• Basic math & geometry knowledge
• Pipefitting experience is a plus, but not necessary
• Participate in our employer sponsored DOL Pipefitting Apprenticeship
• Ability to work effectively with all personality types
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Self-directed and can work independently
• Valid drivers license

Preferred Requirements

• Threading 1/2\" - 4\" pipe
• Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading
• Knowledge of pipe hanger assemblies
• Labeling/Tagging/Matchmarking
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, or maintain, equipment, and fixtures
• Confined space entrant
• Confined space attendant/supervisor
• Hot work
• Fall protection
• Lockout tagout

Equipment & tool experience

• Aerial lift Operation - Boom & Scissor (preferred)
• Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000# (preferred)
• Telehandler (preferred)
• Chauffeur LIC/Med DOT Physical (preferred)
• Trailer Loading and Securing of Material (preferred)
• Pipe threaders (preferred)

Rigging Requirements

• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials
• Utilize and understand the constraints of chains, synthetic, metal mesh, and wire rope slings
• Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines
• Identifies common load configurations & positioning
• Rigger 1 training – trains on above

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain

This job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions, and herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.