apprentice sprinkler system fitter
Your tasks
- Liaise with management, engineers and other trades.
- Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system and sprinkler and fire protection equipment, using hand and power tools.
- Installs valves, alarms and associated equipment.
- Join pipes and piping sections using soldering and welding equipment.
- Service and repair sprinkler system.
- Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system.
- Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines.
- Install supports, valves, piping and control systems.
- Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size.
- Select type and size of pipe required.
- Test system for leaks using testing equipment.
- Weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system.
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.
Requirements
Education Registered Apprenticeship certificate.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Driver's License.
Apprenticeship training Pre-apprenticeship training.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Own tools/equipment
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Judgement.
- Team player.
1 year to less than 2 years.
What we offer
Health benefits
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits
- Bonus.
- Gasoline paid.
- Life insurance.
- Mileage paid.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Other benefits Learning/training paid by employer.
Other
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence.
- Own transportation.
Employment terms options
- On call.
- Day.
Workplace information On the road job.