POSITION SUMMARY:
The Mechanical Apprentice will assist a licensed Plumber in the installation or maintenance and inspection of plumbing systems and associated processes.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site;
•Works on systems that include sanitary waste and vent; laboratory/process waste; tempered water; potable and non-potable water; roof drainage;
•Works with materials that include cast iron; PVC; polypropylene; copper (solder and pro-press);
•Measure, cut, thread or bend pipe to required angle using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines or pipe-bending machines;
•Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes or fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels;
•Test pipes or fixtures for leaks using various methods;
•Assemble pipe sections, tubing or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering or brazing equipment;
•Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances or fixtures using hand or power tools;
•Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors;
•Direct helpers or apprentices in appropriate tasks;
•Read and interpret blueprints, plans or specifications to determine work details or procedures;
•Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
•Participate in site housekeeping;
•Interacts with co-workers in an attentive courteous manner;
•Additional duties as directed by management.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
•Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
•Enrolled in trade school and/or apprenticeship program;
•Be highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations;
•Good documentation and record keeping;