Pipefitting Apprentice

Comfort Systems USA

5d•$20 - $28

About The Position

Design Mechanical – a Comfort Systems USA Company – Colorado In Colorado, we have two locations – Our corporate offices and state-of-the-art fabrication shop in Louisville, and for our mountain region, we have a shop in Breckenridge. Combined we’re nearly 300 employees and growing. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Comfort Systems USA, a $3 billion company, we have a local company feel with the backing of one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Job Summary Perform entry-level general pipefitting duties as required with supervision. Progress through trade. Essential Job Functions: APPRENTICE 1 (0-12 months) $20-22/hr Develop good working and safety habits Understands terminology and the use of power and hand tools Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 1 Attends all Design Mechanical’s Apprenticeship training classes regularly and outside schooling, if available Has basic math skills Attentive to instructions and assists the journeyman in all phases of work Can document approximately 2,000 hours of employment Perform laborer tasks including sweeping, cleaning, delivering, loading and unloading, etc. Other duties as assigned APPRENTICE 2 (12-24 months) $23-24/hr All Apprentice 1 responsibilities plus: Read non-complex blueprints and detailed drawings Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 2 Understands simple heating and cooling systems Can solder/braze up to a two-inch copper tube Have basic skills in the use of cutting torch and welding Help install equipment Document approximately 4,000 hours of employment Other duties as assigned APPRENTICE 3 (24-36 months) $25-26/hr All Apprentice 1 & 2 responsibilities and: Understands and can read architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans and their details Can lay out and install small jobs with supervision Can pipe hot water boiler per plans Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 3 Can hook up hot and chilled water coils per plans Able to solder/braze up to four-inch copper tube Can document approximately 6,000 hours of employment Other duties as assigned APPRENTICE 4 (36-48 months) $27-28/hr All Apprentice 1, 2, and 3 responsibilities plus: Application for certification at local jurisdiction as required, i.e., Denver Know heating and cooling design and complete all jobs per Design Mechanical’s standards Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 4 Can complete all jobs successfully in terms of labor and material budgets Have a good understanding of piping systems and how they operate Can document 8,000 hrs. of employment Upon graduation, obtain Denver Journeyman Steam Fitter and Gas Service Certificates Support the total quality effort. Identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers 100% of the time Work within the guidelines of the safety and employee policy Other duties as assigned

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

Responsibilities

Perform entry-level general pipefitting duties as required with supervision.
Progress through trade.
Develop good working and safety habits
Understands terminology and the use of power and hand tools
Attends all Design Mechanical’s Apprenticeship training classes regularly and outside schooling, if available
Attentive to instructions and assists the journeyman in all phases of work
Perform laborer tasks including sweeping, cleaning, delivering, loading and unloading, etc.
Read non-complex blueprints and detailed drawings
Understands simple heating and cooling systems
Can solder/braze up to a two-inch copper tube
Have basic skills in the use of cutting torch and welding
Help install equipment
Understands and can read architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans and their details
Can lay out and install small jobs with supervision
Can pipe hot water boiler per plans
Can hook up hot and chilled water coils per plans
Able to solder/braze up to four-inch copper tube
Application for certification at local jurisdiction as required, i.e., Denver
Know heating and cooling design and complete all jobs per Design Mechanical’s standards
Can complete all jobs successfully in terms of labor and material budgets
Have a good understanding of piping systems and how they operate
Support the total quality effort.
Identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers 100% of the time
Work within the guidelines of the safety and employee policy