Pipefitter/Welder Apprentice

FTI; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies is seeking a Pipefitter Apprentice I to assist with installation, fabrication, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of piping systems in commercial/industrial settings. You will build foundational welding and pipefitting skills through hands-on work and formal apprenticeship training.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED, 1–3 years of welding or related experience, and a willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years experience required; 1-3 years welding experience preferred.
• Travel: 0-25%.
• Work Schedule: 6 am–6 pm, Mon–Fri; may include nights, weekends, holidays; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, fabrication, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of piping systems.
• Assist experienced pipefitters with layout, assembly, installation, and modification of piping systems.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication tasks under direction.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, specifications, and piping layouts with guidance.
• Measure, mark, cut, bevel, fit, and prepare pipe and materials for installation.
• Assist with pipe alignment, fit-up, rigging, and positioning of materials.
• Learn and apply proper techniques for pipe fabrication, fitting, and installation.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and other job-specific tools safely and appropriately.
• Demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge expected of a First Year Pipefitter Apprentice.
• Develop understanding of pipe types, fittings, valves, supports, and related components.
• Demonstrate competency with tape measure, level, and other basic tools.
• Assist with material handling, staging, and organization on the jobsite.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Provide assistance to other apprentices and team members as needed.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and safety requirements.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Welding equipment

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And - as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” - is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

The Pipefitter Apprentice I assists with the installation, fabrication, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of piping systems and mechanical equipment within commercial and industrial settings. This position provides an opportunity to build on foundational welding and mechanical skills while developing pipefitting knowledge and skills through hands-on experience and apprenticeship training.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: 1-3 years required. 1-3 years of welding experience preferred. Previous experience in commercial or industrial welding, fabrication, or mechanical work is preferred.

Travel: 0-25%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime may be required. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with the installation, fabrication, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of piping systems and related mechanical equipment.
• Assists experienced pipefitters with the layout, assembly, installation, and modification of piping systems.
• Performs basic welding and fabrication tasks under the direction of experienced pipefitters and welders
• Reads and interprets basic drawings, blueprints, specifications, and piping layouts with guidance.
• Measures, marks, cuts, bevels, fits, and prepares pipe and materials for installation.
• Assists with pipe alignment, fit-up, rigging, and positioning of materials.
• Learns and applies proper techniques for pipe fabrication, fitting, and installation.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and other job-specific tools safely and appropriately.
• Demonstrates appropriate skills and knowledge expected of a First Year Pipefitter Apprentice.
• Develops an understanding of different types of pipe, fittings, valves, supports, and related piping components.
• Demonstrates competency using a tape measure, level, and other basic measuring and layout tools.
• Assists with material handling, staging, and organization of tools and materials on the jobsite.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Provides assistance to other apprentices and team members as needed.
• Maintains compliance with company policies.
• Maintains compliance with all OSHA, Company, and customer-specific safety requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits Are The Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test