Plumbing apprentice

Thorneplumbing; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 31,200 - 41,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Advancement opportunities

Licensure path

Year-round employment

Non-union environment

Job summary

Thorneplumbing in Ohio is seeking a Plumbing Apprentice to learn the trade under experienced, licensed plumbers in a non-union environment.

This paid, hands-on apprenticeship provides structured on-the-job training, safety-focused work sites, and a clear path to licensure. You’ll gain skills in installation, repair, blueprints, and codes while advancing based on performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and desire to learn a skilled trade.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with physical work.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, skilled team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.
• No prior plumbing experience required – we will train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems.
• Learn to read blueprints, job specifications, and layouts.
• Use plumbing tools, equipment, and materials safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose basic plumbing issues.
• Maintain clean, safe, and professional job sites.
• Learn applicable plumbing codes and industry best practices.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Teamwork

Valid driver's license

Professional attitude

Ability to work independently

Tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

We are a well-established non-union plumbing contractor seeking a motivated and dependable Plumbing Apprentice who wants to learn the trade and build a long-term career. This position is ideal for someone who values hands-on training, steady work, and advancement based on performance and skill – not seniority.

As a Plumbing Apprentice, you will work directly with experienced, licensed plumbers and receive structured, on-the-job training in a non-union environment that emphasizes accountability, craftsmanship, and growth.

What You’ll Learn & Do:

• Assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems.
• Learn to read blueprints, job specifications, and layouts.
• Use plumbing tools, equipment, and materials safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose basic plumbing issues.
• Maintain clean, safe, and professional job sites.
• Learn applicable plumbing codes and industry best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong work ethic and desire to learn a skilled trade.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with physical work.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, skilled team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.
• No prior plumbing experience required – we will train the right candidate.

What We Offer:

• Paid, hands‑on apprenticeship‑style training.
• Performance‑based advancement and wage growth.
• Clear path to licensure and long‑term career development.
• Steady, year‑round employment.
• A non‑union work environment that rewards initiative, skill, and dependability.

Plumbing is a respected, in‑demand trade that offers stability, advancement, and the opportunity to build a career you can be proud of.