Apprentice

MillerWorks is looking to fill an apprentice position in Tallahassee, FL. MillerWorks is a commercial plumbing and mechanical contractor built on quality, innovation, and dependable workmanship. Our team takes pride in delivering projects safely, correctly and ontime - the MillerWorks "Built to Build" promise.

Description:

Help plumbers, pipefitters or welders by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying and holding materials and/or tools, as well as cleaning work area and equipment.

Primary Functions:

• Assist plumbers by performing rough-ins, repairing and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes.
• Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
• Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
• Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
• Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
• Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
• Assist pipefitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, gas, and water systems.
• Excavate and grade ditches by hand.
• Lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
• Cut pipe and lift overhead to fitters.
• Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
• Clean shop, work area, and machines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Tools Required *

Hammer Screw driver set (3 phillips head and 3 flat head)

Tape measure Channel locks (big and small pair)

Hack saw Adjustable wrenches

Small cutters

• Required within 2 weeks of start date

Physical Requirements

• Employee must be able to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Employee must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Employee must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Employee must be able to sit for long periods of time
• Employee must be able to climb steps and ladders
• Employee must be able to stoop
• Employee must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds above his/her head
• Employee must be able to work in loud and dusty environments with the proper safety gear