Fire Sprinkler Fitters and Apprentices - Raleigh, NC
About The Position
Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc. is seeking Fire Sprinkler Apprentices and Fitters for its Raleigh branch to work in the surrounding areas. Apprentices will support the Commercial Foreman with daily tasks on the job site, reporting to the Commercial Superintendent/Manager and working under the direction of the Commercial Foreman. This is a fast-paced role that involves installing fire sprinkler systems accurately, on schedule, and within budget. Responsibilities include working with the Foreman to follow procedures, blueprints, and instructions to assemble and install pipes, tubes, and fittings, connecting fire pump valves and pipes, securing pipes to the structure, ensuring systems are glued properly, and testing for leaks. The role also requires attending monthly safety meetings and working outdoors on job sites in various weather conditions for long hours. The company emphasizes a family business culture, continuous growth, and an open-book financial policy.
Requirements
- Construction experience preferred but not required.
- Basic knowledge of hand tools.
- Travel within the local community is required with reliable transportation.
- Must possess the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to wear proper protective equipment as required on all job sites.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check screening including 10 years of employment verification is required to be hired at Wayne Automatic.
Responsibilities
- Install Fire Sprinkler systems accurately, on schedule, and within budget.
- Work with the Foreman on the job site to follow procedures, blueprints, and instructions to assemble and install pipes, tubes, and fittings.
- Connect fire pump valves and pipes using threaded, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints and hand tools.
- Assist with and secure pipes to structure with brackets, clamps and hangers using hand and power tools.
- Run lines and sprinkler heads straight and in accordance with plans, adjust hangers, etc.
- Ensure systems are glued together properly and follow procedures to test the system for leaks.
- Attend monthly safety meetings at the local branch.
- Work outside on job sites for long hours in all seasons including summer months.
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Performance Bonuses (PIPs)
- 401(k) plan with company match based on profits
- Excellent medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance plans
- Paid time off and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- General Motors Vehicle Discount Program
- Home fire sprinkler system discounts
- Ability to move up in the company (we promote from within!)
- Excellent training including Wayne Academy
- State-of-the-art technology and tools
- Offsite Company Team Building & Celebration Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
