Pipefitter Apprentice 1

Lee Contracting • Pontiac, MI

5d

About The Position

Lee Industrial Contracting is seeking a Pipefitter Apprentice to support industrial installation, construction, and service projects. The apprentice will work with other apprentices and foremen, follow supervisory instructions, maintain an orderly job site, handle materials and equipment, and develop service and installation skills. The role participates in the employer-sponsored DOL Pipefitting Apprenticeship and includes pipefitting, safety, and rigging-related training and tasks.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude, including ability to use a tape measure and power hand tools.
• Basic math and geometry knowledge.
• Participate in the employer-sponsored DOL Pipefitting Apprenticeship.
• Ability to work effectively with people of varied personality types.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Pipefitting experience.
• Experience threading 1/2-inch to 4-inch pipe.
• Ability to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections using valve keys or wrenches.
• Ability to measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading.
• Knowledge of pipe hanger assemblies.
• Labeling, tagging, and matchmarking experience.
• Experience working from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install or maintain equipment and fixtures.
• Confined space entrant qualification.
• Confined space attendant or supervisor qualification.
• Hot work qualification.
• Fall protection qualification.
• Lockout/tagout qualification.
• Aerial lift operation experience, including boom and scissor lifts.
• Forklift operation experience for material handling up to 5,000 pounds.
• Telehandler experience.
• Chauffeur license and medical DOT physical.
• Trailer loading and material securing experience.
• Pipe threader experience.

Responsibilities

• Support other apprentices and foremen on various projects.
• Follow instructions from foremen and supervisors to complete tasks efficiently.
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized.
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment.
• Pay attention to detail and follow safety standards.
• Fuel and wash department vehicles.
• Gain service and installation skills to progress within the department.
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure the safety of workers and materials.
• Use and understand the constraints of chains, synthetic, metal mesh, and wire rope slings.
• Use and recognize rigging hardware, including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners, and tag lines.
• Identify common load configurations and positioning.
• Participate in Rigger 1 training covering rigging requirements.

Benefits

• 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 and life insurance.
• Safety bonus program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program.
• Work travel incentive.
• Holiday bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed