Apprentice - Pipefitter

Lippert Mechanical Service

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 15 days ago

    Highlights

    Perform laborer tasks including sweeping, cleaning, delivering, loading and unloading, etc. Upon graduation, obtain Denver Journeyman Steam Fitter and Gas Service Certificates.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKansas City, MO

    Description

    Perform entry level general pipefitting duties as required with supervision. Progress through the trade

    Essential Job Functions

    APPRENTICE 1 (0-12 months)

    • Develop good working and safety habits.
    • Understands terminology and the use of power and hand tools.
    • Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 1.
    • Has basic math skills.
    • Attentive to instructions and assists the journeyman in all phases of work.
    • Can document approximately 2,000 hours of employment.
    • Perform laborer tasks including sweeping, cleaning, delivering, loading and unloading, etc.
    • Other duties as assigned

    APPRENTICE 2 (12-24 months)

    All Apprentice 1 responsibilities plus:

    • Read non-complex blueprints and detail drawings.
    • Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 2.
    • Has an understanding of simple heating and cooling systems.
    • Can solder up to two inch copper tube.
    • Have basic skills in the use of cutting torch and welding.
    • Help install equipment.
    • Document approximately 4,000 hours of employment.
    • Other duties as assigned

    APPRENTICE 3 (24-36 months)

    All Apprentice 1 & 2 responsibilities and:

    • Understands and is able to read architectural, mechanical, electrical plans and their details.
    • Can lay out and install small jobs with supervision.
    • Can pipe hot water boiler per plans.
    • Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 3
    • Can hook up hot and chilled water coils per plans.
    • Able to solder up to four inch copper tube.
    • Can document approximately 6,000 hours of employment.
    • Other duties as assigned

    APPRENTICE 4 (36-48 months)

    All Apprentice 1, 2 and 3 responsibilities plus:

    • Application for certification at local jurisdiction as required, ie. Denver.
    • Know heating and cooling design and complete all jobs per CMS Mechanical
    • Technologies Group standards.
    • Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 4
    • Can complete all jobs successfully in terms of labor and material budgets.
    • Have a good understanding of piping systems and how they operate.
    • Can document 8,000 hrs of employment.
    • Upon graduation, obtain Denver Journeyman Steam Fitter and Gas Service Certificates.
    • Support the total quality effort. Identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers 100% of the time.
    • Work within the guidelines of the safety and employee policy.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum 18 years of age
    • High school graduate/GED
    • Mechanical aptitude
    • Willingness to learn through on the job training and technical school courses
    • Reliable transportation to and from work required

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.

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