**Pro-Western Mechanical is recruiting Plumber Apprentices for our job site in Kitchener, Ontario**
Are you an amazing Plumber or want to become an amazing Plumber? Work with an amazing team that is dedicated to quality workmanship and growing your skills!
Pro-Western Mechanical works across western Canada. We provide complete mechanical services, specializing in multi-dwelling residential: condos, apartments, hotels and light industrial/commercial.
Offering competitive wages, benefits, including medical, dental, and matching group retirement plan. Join a growing organization for long term, full-time employment.
Positions are available in Kitchener, Ontario!
Journeyperson Duties
- Work under the direction of the assigned Site Foreman
- Manages his/her Assigns tasks, planning, organizing materials
- Locate and mark the positions for connections and fixtures
- Measure, cut, thread, bend, clamp, solvent cement or solder pipe
- Assemble and install valves and fittings
- Install sanitary and water piping system
- Read building plans and specifications to determine the layout for the plumbing and other materials
- Implements in-house quality, safety and internal policy & procedures, standards and/or specifications
- Mentor/train crew members
- Perform other duties as required
Apprentice Duties
- Under the direction of the site foreman: move/haul material, pull water lines, fire caulking, thread pipe and assist with any other tasks required.
- Second year apprentices will independently: thread pipe, install laundry boxes, with supervision: begin drainage, soldering, assembling tub valves and assist with any other tasks required.
- Work in a fast environment with various trades and people
- Accept and action direction from a supervisor
- Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75lbs several times through a day
- Perform other duties as required
Journeyperson Skills and Abilities
- Mechanical aptitude
- Strength, stamina and the use of proper lifting techniques required to handle heavy tools and parts weighing up to 25 kilograms
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and do some moderately heavy lifting and carrying
- Ability to work in high, awkward, and noisy places
- Detail oriented
- Read and interpret blueprints, ability to visualize a finished product from a document
- Leadership and strong communication skills
- Problem-solving, conflict-resolution and critical thinking skills
- Strong/efficient organizational skills, delegation of labour hours
- Technologically literate i.e., moderately proficient with Microsoft excel
- High work ethic and dedication to the company and the client
- Steel toed footwear
Apprentice Skills and Abilities
- Mechanical aptitude
- Strength, stamina and the use of proper lifting techniques required to handle heavy tools and parts weighing up to 25 kilograms
- Ability to visualize a finished product from a document
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and do some moderately heavy lifting and carrying
- Ability to work in high, awkward and noisy places
- Ability to work alone or with others
- The ability to contribute to a highly team-oriented environment
- Strong communication skills
- Safety conscience
Job Requirements
- Steel toed footwear
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License or access to transportation
Wage to be determined based on school level and experience
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
To find out more about us go to www.prowestern.ca
Thank you
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
