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.