Pipefitter Apprentice 2

Lee Contracting • Full-time • Walker, Michigan, United States • 6h ago

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
Company provided tools
And so much more!

Responsibilities:

Support other apprentices, 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 service and installation skills to progress within the department  
Assist with the installation of piping systems

Requirements:

Mechanically inclined (know how to use tape measure, power hand tools),  
Basic math & geometry knowledge
Minimum of 1-2 years of Pipefitting experience
Participate in our employer sponsored DOL Pipefitting Apprenticeship   
Threading 1/2" - 4" pipe
Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches 
Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading 
Knowledge of hanger assemblies and installation  
Labeling/Tagging/Matchmarking   
Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, or maintain, equipment and fixtures 
Ability to use Megapress to 4" 
Ability to use Propress to 4"

Preferred Requirements:

Blueprint reading
Assist with job layout
Confined space entrant
Confined space attendant/supervisor*
Hot work
Fall protection 
Lockout tagout 
Assisting Prep, Fit, Fab, and Install pipe to spec
Cut or bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools* 
Tube bending/hand bending
Grooving
Has basic welding, brazing, and soldering experience    
PVC prep and glue

Equipment& tool experience:  

Aerial lift Operation - Boom & Scissor Lift (preferred)
Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000# (preferred)
Telehandler (preferred)   
Chauffeur LIC/Med DOT Physical (preferred)
Trailer Loading and Securing of Material (preferred)
Pipe Groover (preferred) 
Hand benders (preferred)  
Pipe Threaders (preferred)
Floor cutter (preferred)

Rigging Requirements: 

Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.   
Utilize and understand the constraints 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 – trains on above

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height
Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment
Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
Must be able to work in cold/hot environments
Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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