Mechanical Apprentice

Job Details

Level
Entry

Job Location
Marlborough MA - Marlborough, MA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Construction

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Apprentice will assist a licensed Pipefitter in the installation or maintenance and inspection of HVAC, Utility and Process Piping Systems.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site;
Works on systems that include Heating Hot Water, Chilled Water, Steam, Condensate, Compressed Air, Process Fluids, Chemical, Fuel oil, and other Fuel Related Systems;
Works with materials that include carbon steel, stainless steel, plastics, fiberglass, copper, i.e. brazed, soft soldered 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;
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.



Qualifications

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;
OSHA 10 certification.