Pipefitter Apprentice - Polk Mechanical Company LLC

Polk Mechanical is looking for the best and brightest in the market to join our high performing team. As a result of our unparalleled customer service and unique offerings our business is experiencing impressive growth and with growth comes great opportunity for those with the ambition to accomplish great things. A career at Polk is not just a job but an opportunity to join a family of people who care about each other and care about their customers. It’s no wonder our business and our team are growing.



Job Description





+ Select type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.



+ Inspect worksites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes will not cause structural weakness.



+ Plan sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.



+ Assemble and install variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic.



+ Join piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.



+ Secure pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools.



+ Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.



+ Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.



+ Weld





Requirements





+ Must have experience with pipefitting in Mechanical and HVAC Industry.



+ Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.



+ Be familiar with cutting, bending and welding tools and techniques.



+ Possess a working knowledge of system or systems being installed, be able to interpret plans and specifications; and visualize objects in three-dimensions from plans and drawings.



+ Apprentice - 1 should have 1 year of training experience in the practical installation of related systems and the usage of tools and equipment required for installation.





Benefits





+ Vacation



+ Paid Holidays



+ Career Advancement & Training Opportunities



+ Technician tool account



+ Medical Insurance



+ Dental Insurance



+ Vision Insurance



+ 401K



+ Life Insurance



+ Disability Insurance