Apprentice - Pipefitter
Lippert Mechanical Service - Kansas City, MO
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Perform entry level general pipefitting duties as required with supervision. Progress through the trade Essential Job Functions APPRENTICE 1 (0-12 months) * 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. * 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) All Apprentice 1 responsibilities plus: * Read non-complex blueprints and detail drawings. * Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 2. * Has an understanding of simple heating and cooling systems. * Can solder up to 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) All Apprentice 1 & 2 responsibilities and: * Understands and is able to read architectural, mechanical, 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 up to four inch copper tube. * Can document approximately 6,000 hours of employment. * Other duties as assigned APPRENTICE 4 (36-48 months) All Apprentice 1, 2 and 3 responsibilities plus: * Application for certification at local jurisdiction as required, ie. Denver. * Know heating and cooling design and complete all jobs per CMS Mechanical * Technologies Group 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. Qualifications: * 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
Created: 2026-04-02