Traveling Plumber

ABOUT THE COMPANY

AWM is a technology company transforming retail and other industries through artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and business automation. Our solutions help businesses improve operational efficiency, increase sales, reduce waste, and deliver better customer experiences.
About the Position
AWM is seeking a hands-on Traveling Plumber / Plumbing Field Technician with a strong plumbing background who is interested in learning and supporting our technology.
Candidates are not expected to have previous experience with AWM’s proprietary systems. Training will be provided on our equipment, technology, installation methods, and operating procedures.
The ideal candidate has commercial or industrial plumbing experience, can read plans and specifications, is comfortable troubleshooting in the field, and is willing to learn new technical systems.
This position requires travel up to 75% of the time, including overnight and extended trips. When not traveling, the employee will report to AWM’s warehouse in Santa Ana, California, where they will assist with plumbing installation, system assembly, testing, and preparation for customer deployments.
Key Responsibilities

• Travel to customer and project locations to support plumbing installation, deployment, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Install, assemble, connect, and repair water supply, drainage, waste, vent, and related plumbing systems.
• Install and connect sinks, faucets, fixtures, drains, valves, pumps, water heaters, filtration equipment, and other plumbing components.
• Measure, cut, thread, solder, braze, glue, press, and connect different types of piping and tubing.
• Work with common piping materials, including copper, PEX, PVC, CPVC, and other approved materials.
• Read and interpret plumbing plans, blueprints, schematics, specifications, and project drawings.
• Perform pressure testing, leak testing, flushing, inspection, and commissioning of plumbing systems.
• Diagnose and repair leaks, blockages, pressure issues, damaged piping, faulty fixtures, and other plumbing problems.
• Identify and address plumbing hazards, code violations, equipment issues, and installation risks.
• Assist with the installation and testing of AWM equipment and related technology.
• Learn AWM’s proprietary systems, installation standards, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Maintain organized piping layouts and accurate documentation for each build and field installation.
• Plan piping routes, fixture locations, equipment connections, and access points based on project drawings.
• Coordinate plumbing work with electrical, mechanical, production, engineering, and implementation teams.
• Communicate project status, material needs, technical concerns, and site conditions to internal team members.
• Complete installations safely, accurately, and according to project schedules.
• Follow applicable plumbing codes, safety procedures, and AWM quality standards.
• Support warehouse production and system assembly in Santa Ana when not assigned to a traveling project.
• Perform other plumbing, technical, and production duties as company needs evolve.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience in commercial, industrial, construction, modular building, or related plumbing work.
• Strong knowledge of water supply, drainage, waste, vent, piping, valves, fixtures, and plumbing connections.
• Experience installing, repairing, and testing plumbing systems and related equipment.
• Ability to work with copper, PEX, PVC, CPVC, and other common piping materials.
• Ability to read and follow plumbing plans, blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot plumbing problems safely and efficiently.
• Familiarity with common plumbing tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Willingness to learn AWM’s technology, equipment, and installation processes.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, including overnight and extended trips.
• Ability to work independently at project sites and collaboratively with internal teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule based on customer installations and production deadlines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely around tools, ladders, equipment, and active job sites.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the Santa Ana warehouse when not traveling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of commercial or industrial plumbing experience.
• Completion of a plumbing apprenticeship or related technical training.
• Valid plumbing license, journeyman certification, or equivalent industry credential.
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and standard safety requirements.
• Experience with rough-in, finish plumbing, fixture installation, piping fabrication, and system testing.
• Experience in production, manufacturing, modular construction, field service, or technology installation.
• Basic experience with pumps, control valves, filtration systems, sensors, or related equipment.
• Experience traveling for installations, construction projects, service work, or customer support.

Travel and Work Environment

• Travel is expected up to 75% of the time.
• Travel may include overnight stays, extended assignments, and multiple customer locations.
• When not traveling, this position reports to AWM’s warehouse in Santa Ana, California.
• This is not a remote position.
• Occasional overtime, evening, or weekend work may be required to meet installation and production schedules.
• Work may take place in warehouses, active construction sites, commercial facilities, retail environments, and production areas.
• The position requires standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting, and working in tight or elevated spaces.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $75,000–$85,000 per year, based on experience
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Why Join AWM?

• Receive training on innovative, technology-enabled systems.
• Apply your plumbing experience to modern equipment installations.
• Work on projects in both production and customer environments.
• Join a growing technology company.
• Gain experience with plumbing, mechanical systems, hardware, sensors, and field implementation.
• Access opportunities for professional development as AWM’s systems and operations expand.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000–$85,000 per year
Work Location: Santa Ana, CA and customer project sites
Travel Requirement: Up to 75%
Relocation: Applicants must be able to reliably commute or relocate to the Santa Ana area.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person