Maintenance Apprentice 1

Lee Contracting•Pontiac, MI

About The Position

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! Job Summary: As a Maintenance Apprentice 1, you will begin developing your skills by learning maintenance tasks supporting multiple facilities. You will assist other team members on a variety of projects, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently by following instructions from foremen and supervisors. This opportunity participates in our employer sponsored DOL pipefitting apprenticeship program, which requires 4 years of education through Macomb Community College and on the job training hours. Your responsibilities will include maintaining a clean and well-organized job site, handling the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment, and fueling and washing department vehicles. You will also focus on attention to detail and adherence to safety standards as you gain essential skills to progress within the maintenance department.

Requirements

Mechanically inclined with common hand tools (tape measure, power drills, levels, screwdrivers, etc.).
Facilities maintenance 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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of meters/gages (temperature/airflow meters)
Ability to utilize a digital multimeter for troubleshooting electrical circuits/components
Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading
Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches
Modify, clean, or maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, or related machines or equipment
Hot work training
Fall protection
Lockout tagout
Confined space entrant certified
Confined space attendant/supervisor
Lead and asbestos
Equipment experience: (Preferred) Aerial -lift Operation - Boom & Scissor Lift Benders, Threaders, Wire Puller
Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000#
Telehandler
Chauffeur LIC/Med DOT Physical
Trailer Loading and Securing of Material
Rigging Requirements: Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials Use & recognize limitations 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

Responsibilities

Learn to use common hand tools and apply basic math and geometry.
Support other apprentices, technicians, 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 skills in general construction to progress within the department.