Pipefitter Apprentice

Pipefitter Apprentice ($19.25-$26/ per hour)

COMPANY

SUMMARY:

Shapiro & Duncan is the Provider of Choice for advance mechanical solutions! From humble beginnings, our third generation family owned business has been serving customers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia since 1976. We are known for our award‑winning company culture and complex commercial, government and institutional design‑build projects that require first‑rate performance, work quality and customer service. We specialize in full service mechanical solutions which include engineering, coordination, prefabrication assembly, construction, service and maintenance.

JOB SUMMARY: Through classroom and on‑the‑job training (OJT), learns and applies fundamentals of Pipe fitting trade.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work Monday‑Friday with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Must be flexible with schedule.
• Reliable transportation- go to sites in DC, VA, and MD.
• 0‑1 years of prior experience as a laborer, skilled laborer, helper, or in another related trade.
• Satisfactory background check and initial/random drug tests.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Works well with team, including other trades.
• Inquisitive: wants to learn; asks questions.
• Communicates effectively in English.
• Able to lift five to fifty pounds (5‑50lbs), with or without assistance, frequently.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, walk, climb, and remain in static positions for duration of shift.
• Able to withstand exposure to heights, tight/confined spaces; work in dusty areas; work in temperature extremes; be exposed to external elements (wind, rain, snow, etc).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend apprentice classes in trade and maintains OJT logs.
• Work under immediate supervision of Master/Journey worker, Leadman, or Foreman to assemble/complete work.
• Learn how to read blue prints, and uses to install Pipe fitting systems.
• Assemble work laid out by Journey/Master worker.
• Learn how to cut and thread up to 2" pipe; sweat and solder pipe; tack‑weld steel pipe; cut steel pipe with torch.
• Learn fitting techniques.
• Learn about specifications.
• Learn the mechanics and principles of Pipe fitting.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
• Perform arithmetic calculations (add/subtract/multiply/divide, including fractions and decimals)
• Any other duties requested by Supervisor.

Accessibility:
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Phone: 301‑545‑5154
Email: em

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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