Pipefitting Apprentice (Eagle, CO)

MTech Mechanical Technologies•Eagle, CO, CO

10h•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Perform entry level general pipefitting fabrication and installation duties with supervision. This role involves progressing through four apprentice levels (Apprentice 1-4) over a 48-month period, with increasing responsibilities and skill development at each stage. The apprentice will gain experience in various aspects of HVAC systems, including fabrication, installation, blueprint reading, and problem-solving, while also performing general labor tasks. The position requires regular attendance, adherence to safety policies, and completion of training classes.

Requirements

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
Basic math skills
Can document approximately 2,000 hours of employment (Apprentice 1)
Can document approximately 4,000 hours of employment (Apprentice 2)
Can document approximately 6,000 hours of employment (Apprentice 3)
Can document 8,000 hours of employment (Apprentice 4)
Be able to lift 50 pounds regularly and 75+ pounds occasionally
Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment up to 50 pounds regularly and 75+ pounds occasionally to complete assigned job tasks
Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
Be able to reach overhead, including working with tools overhead
Be able to work a full range of physical activity in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, kneeling and squatting, climbing, walking for extended periods of time.
Use hands and arms to: Thread, cut, weld, braze, solder, and assemble pipe and duct work
Use hands and arms to: Operate hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and other equipment
Capable of hearing at a level or correctable to a level where the person is able to receive detailed information through verbal communication. Must be able to detect alarms and equipment sounds
Vision must also be at a level or correctable level where the person has clarity both in short and long-distance vision
Stand and walk for extended periods
Handle heavy pipe, fittings, valves, tools, duct, hangers, and equipment
Climb ladders, scaffolding, and stairs regularly
Work and walking on uneven surfaces, elevated platforms, and confined areas at times

Nice To Haves

Travel outside of Eagle may be necessary to respond to customer requests in areas such as Vail, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Rifle, and Grand Junction.

Responsibilities

Perform entry level general pipefitting fabrication and installation duties with supervision.
Operate ductline and understand all machinery.
Understand terminology, prep ductwork for installation, and properly use basic hand tools.
Attend all MTech Mechanical Apprenticeship training classes regularly and outside schooling if available.
Develop good housekeeping and safety habits.
Understand and be responsible for accurate material checkout from warehouse and labor accounting.
Follow instructions and maintain a positive attitude toward leadman, fellow employees, and customers.
Document approximately 2,000 hours of employment for Apprentice 1.
Perform laborer tasks including sweeping, cleaning, delivering, loading, unloading, and hole cutting.
Read non-complex blueprints and detail shop orders from prints and onsite measurements (Apprentice 2).
Install HVAC systems with minor supervision (Apprentice 2).
Set up and operate all job-related tools safely (Apprentice 2).
Fabricate duct and simple fittings (Apprentice 2).
Understand the fundamentals of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (Apprentice 2).
Flat solder copper and galvanized joints, properly waterseal duct joints and OSM joints (Apprentice 2).
Have fundamental knowledge of fibrous duct installations (Apprentice 2).
Help solve installation problems (Apprentice 2).
Document approximately 4,000 hours of employment (Apprentice 2).
Do all types of small jobs alone with supervision including add-on air conditioning, furnace change-outs, humidifiers, and air cleaners (Apprentice 3).
Install all types of normal residential, commercial, industrial HVAC systems with supervision (Apprentice 3).
Impart trade knowledge to and lead a helper (Apprentice 3).
Coordinate work with customer and other trades (Apprentice 3).
Install outside metal (Apprentice 3).
Weld light gauge sheet and lightweight angle iron frames (Apprentice 3).
Complete jobs successfully in terms of labor and material budgets (Apprentice 3).
Document approximately 6,000 hours of employment (Apprentice 3).
Apply for certification at local jurisdictions as required (Apprentice 4).
Know fundamental design and successfully complete all jobs as per MTech Mechanical standards (Apprentice 4).
Document 8,000 hours of employment (Apprentice 4).
Support the total quality effort and identify/respond to customer needs (Apprentice 4).
Work within the guidelines of the safety and employee policy (Apprentice 4).
Upon graduation, obtain Denver Journeyman Heating and Ventilating Certificate (Apprentice 4).
Other duties as assigned.