Pipefitting Apprentice - Steamboat Springs, CO

Position Title : Pipefitting Apprentice FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Department : Operations Date : 2024 Reports to : Crew Leader / Field Manager Location : Steamboat Springs, CO* Wage Range : $23-30 / hr.

While MTech has frequent work in Steamboat Springs, CO and the surrounding areas, the mountain office is located in Eagle, CO (Vail Valley).

There may be occurrences when travel outside of Steamboat Springs is necessary to respond to customer requests in areas such as (but not limited to) : Vail, Eagle, Aspen, Glenwood Springs, and Grand Junction.

Benefits include : Medical, dental, vision, 401K, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, AD&D, PTO, Employee Assistance Program, additional optional insurances.

To see a list of all MTech's great perks visit - Job Summary Perform entry level general pipefitting duties as required with supervision.

Progress through the trade. Working hours are subject to change pending jobsite / shop schedules.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. Attends all MTech Mechanical Apprenticeship training classes regularly and outside schooling if available.

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. Regular and predictable attendance is expected in order to meet the requirements of this position Other duties as assignedAPPRENTICE 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 assignedAPPRENTICE 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 assignedAPPRENTICE 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 MTech 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 requiredAmericans with Disability Specifications The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing he duties of this job, the employee is required to stand;
• walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance;

stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.