Pipefitter Apprentice 2

Lee Contracting, Inc.; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship programs

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Paid time off

Disability & life insurance

Safety bonus program

ESOP

Travel incentive

Holiday bonus

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting is seeking an Apprentice Pipefitter in Pontiac, MI to support project teams and learn essential pipefitting skills through on-the-job training.

You will assist Foremen, help install piping systems, and maintain a clean, safe work site while gaining practical experience and completing the employer-sponsored DOL apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Mechanical ability and hand-tool proficiency.
• Basic math & geometry skills required.
• 1–2 years of pipefitting experience preferred.
• Participation in DOL Pipefitting Apprenticeship offered by employer.
• Threading 1/2 to 4 pipe required.
• Ability to shut off steam, water, or other lines with keys or wrenches.

Responsibilities

• Support apprentices and Foremen on projects.
• Follow Foremen and supervisor instructions to complete tasks.
• Keep job site clean and organized.
• Load/unload materials, tools, and equipment.
• Follow safety standards and detailed instructions.
• Fuel and wash department vehicles.
• Gain essential service and installation skills to progress.
• Assist with installation of piping systems.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Basic math & geometry

Pipefitting experience

DOL Pipefitting Apprenticeship

Threading 1/2-4 pipe

Shut off utilities with wrenches

Measure & mark pipes

Hanger assemblies knowledge

Work from ladders/scaffolds

Megapress to 4"

Propress to 4"

Tools

Aerial lift

Forklift

Pipe Groover

Pipe Threaders

Hand benders

Job description

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 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
• Assist with the installation of piping systems

Requirements:

• Mechanically inclined (know how to use tape measure, power hand tools),
• Basic math & geometry knowledge
• Minimum of 1-2 years of Pipefitting experience
• Participate in our employer sponsored DOL Pipefitting Apprenticeship
• 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 hanger assemblies and installation
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, or maintain, equipment and fixtures
• Ability to use Megapress to 4\"
• Ability to use Propress to 4\"

Preferred Requirements:

• Assist with job layout
• Confined space entrant
• Confined space attendant/supervisor*
• Fall protection
• Lockout tagout
• Assisting Prep, Fit, Fab, and Install pipe to spec
• Cut or bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools*
• Tube bending/hand bending
• Grooving
• Has basic welding, brazing, and soldering experience
• PVC prep and glue

Equipment& tool experience:

• Aerial lift Operation - Boom & Scissor Lift (preferred)
• Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000#(preferred)
• Trailer Loading and Securing of Material (preferred)
• Pipe Groover (preferred)
• Hand benders (preferred)
• Pipe Threaders (preferred)
• 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 management’s assignment of essential functions, and herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.