Pipefitter Apprentice is responsible for assisting in the installation of piping and equipment related to the comfort heating and cooling industry. Systems could include hydronics, refrigeration, gas and geothermal application
- Position Title: Pipefitter Apprentice
- Reports to: Field Superintendent
- Department: Pipefitting
- Supervisory Responsibilities: No Supervisory Responsibilities
Position Duties:
- Carry out tasks as assigned and directed by Supervisor.
- Standard hours on the job site are from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. Must be available to work occasional overtime as required.
- Meet the installation goals set forth by the Foreman.
- Ability to keep progress continuous by understanding the needs of the job. Actively participating to be productive.
- The Pipefitter Apprentice will be able to work with a variety of piping materials including PEX, HDPE, Aquatherm, Copper, PVC, Steel and Poly Vinyl.
- Attend and participate in the apprenticeship program with CITC; including completion of work reports each month.
- The Pipefitter Apprentice will follow and hold all Rogers & Sons Employees accountable to all the policies, procedures, and standards of the Company.
- Responsible for attending and actively participating in all training classes provided.
- Responsible for adhering to the Rogers & Sons dress code.
- The Pipefitters Apprentice paperwork should be clear, complete and submitted in a timely manner. The Pipefitter Apprentice is a representative of Rogers & Sons and must be capable of communicating well with
others.
Performance Markers:
- Apprenticeship training grades and work reports.
- Paperwork in on time and complete.
- Work with Foreman and other team members to deliver a quality product as efficiently as possible.
- Arriving on time and ready to work at scheduled work and training times.
Position Qualifications
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- Education and Certifications:
- Minimum of High School diploma or GED
- Participating in the Apprenticeship program
- General mechanical aptitude
- Working knowledge of basic math
- Experience:
- General understanding and use of hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Internet search skills
- Abilities:
- Ability to communicate and embrace Rogers & Sons policies and procedures.
- Ability to learn new equipment and technology on the go.
- Management of self and schedule.
- Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Extreme hot or cold environments with the potential of rain, snow, and high wind.
- Work space could be limited to tight and confined spaces, accessible to walking on trusses in attics.
- Heights are guaranteed and the need to work from ladders and power operated lifts.
- Working around and sometimes with highly flammable or sometimes corrosive chemicals.
- Job requires safe and clear headed thinking. Heavy lifting, rigging and cranes are likely to be used.
- Characteristic Competencies
- Self-Management
- Observes safety policies and procedures: We Are Safe First
- Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines and reports potentially unsafe conditions
- Uses equipment, materials and PPE properly
- Leadership
- Exhibits confidence in self and others
- Accepts feedback from others and gives appropriate feedback and recognition
- Inspires respect, trust and inspires others to fulfill the RSI Family Vision
- Dependability
- Is consistently at work and on time
- Dresses appropriately for the position and keeps self well groomed
- Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
- Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person
- Takes responsibility for own actions and asks for and offers help when needed
- Quality
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality by applying feedback given
- Intellectual
- Job Knowledge
- Competent in required job skills and knowledge and exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills
- Shares expertise with others and keeps technical skills up to date
- Uses resources effectively and efficiently
- Requires minimal supervision with an attention to detail
- Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner while offering alternative solutions when encountering challenges
- Encourages open communication and exhibits sound and accurate judgment
- Displays willingness to make decisions and adapts to changes in the work environment
- Interpersonal
- Customer Service
- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations by exhibiting active listening and comprehension
- Responds promptly to customer needs by meeting commitments
- Establishes and maintains effective relations, relationships matter
- Expresses and understands ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form
- Teamwork
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- Balances team and individual responsibilities
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit
- Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
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- Customer Service
- Organization
- Cost Consciousness
- Understands business implications of decisions and contributes to profits and revenue
- Works within approved budget by developing and implementing cost saving measures that
align with strategic goals - Conserves organizational resources
- Follows policies and procedures
- Supports organization’s goals and values
- Cost Consciousness
- Job Knowledge
- Self-Management
- Education and Certifications: