What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipefitter Apprentice position at Lee Contracting?
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 Responsibilities:
- Assist with measuring, cutting, and bending various sizes of pipe and tubing to required angle/length using pipe cutters and benders
- Copper Brazing and soldering
- Assist with the threading and assembling black and steel pipe
- Prepare, fabricate, install and fit pipe to specifications
- Help install valves, hangers, supports, and flanges in piping systems according to plans and applicable specifications
- Assist in the repairing of leaks in all types of pipe systems
- Help assemble, install and repair piping systems according to specifications and appropriate trade and building codes
- Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
- Work with other departments as needed
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of Industrial or Commercial Pipefitting/Plumbing experience
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and interpret pipe drawings
- Working knowledge of Industrial/Commercial process heating and cooling systems
- Possess the ability to work skillfully with both hands constantly
- Must have the ability to independently lift and carry objects safely that weigh up to 20 pounds routinely, 50 pounds frequently, and 80 pounds occasionally
- Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding
- Ability to properly use tape measure
- Knowledge of pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, gas, and drainage systems
- Must have the ability to read and interpret a written scope of work
- Perform basic mathematical computations and use measuring tools
- Comfortable working at heights
- Must be able to identify basic trade materials by size, shape, and function and safely use small power tools and hand tools
- Reliable transportation
- Willingness to learn
- Pipe welding using MIG, TIG, or stick is beneficial but not required
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.
