Pipefitter Apprentice — Training, Growth & ESOP

Lee Contracting; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship training

Paid holidays on hire

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Paid time off

Short-term disability & life insurance

Safety bonus program

Employee stock ownership program

Work travel incentive

Holiday bonus

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting in Pontiac, Michigan seeks motivated apprentices to support project teams on equipment installation and construction tasks. You will follow foreman guidance, help load and organize materials, and gain hands-on pipefitting and rigging experience in a safety‑conscious environment.

The role emphasizes growth through the employer-sponsored DOL Pipefitting Apprenticeship, with opportunities to advance into skilled trades as you demonstrate progress on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical aptitude with basic measurement and geometry skills.
• Ability to read and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Willingness to participate in employer-sponsored pipefitting apprenticeship.
• Comfort working around heavy equipment and in variable environments.

Responsibilities

• Support other apprentices and foremen on projects.
• Follow instructions to complete tasks efficiently.
• Keep the job site clean and organized; load/unload materials and tools.
• Maintain safety standards and report hazards.
• Assist in progressing within the department to gain skills.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Basic math & geometry

Self-directed

Ability to follow instructions

Valid driver’s license

Education

DOL Pipefitting Apprenticeship

Tools

Aerial lift operation

Forklift operation

Telehandler

Pipe threaders

Chauffeur LIC/Med DOT

Job description

• Labeling/Tagging/Matchmarking

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 to apply today!

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 driver’s 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 management’s assignment of essential functions, and herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.