Apprentice Plumber - 1st Year and 3rd Year
COMPANY
Since 1973, Alta-Fab has been providing innovative, high-quality remote workforce housing and modular solutions to industries across Alberta and Western Canada. Here at Alta-Fab we pride ourselves on providing our clients with innovative, high-quality modular solutions, designed to meet the industrial space and remote housing needs for any industry. With 400,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space, we have the capacity to deliver on large-scale jobs. At Alta-Fab, we value our people as much as our products and are proud of the culture we have built.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or shop drawings to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
- Prepare layouts and patterns using measuring tools, including selecting materials, planning sequences and methods of work to measure and mark materials
- Installation of plumbing in modular units from rough-in to finishing
- Installation of water lines, drainage, fixtures and venting systems
- Assemble and install valves and fittings
- Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors.
- Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
- Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes using hand and power tools or machines
- Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, soldering or brazing
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing, water supply network and drainage systems
- Troubleshooting and testing of all plumbing fixtures and systems in the modular units
- Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered in the plumbing apprenticeship program
- A strong commitment to safety and a safety leader
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications and work from sketches
- Proficient and able to work safely with a wide variety of hand and power tools and materials required of the trade
- Must be able to work independently or in a group/team setting as an effective learner / listener
- Skilled in the residential construction, repair, restoration and installation techniques for assigned work projects
- Ability to work in a physical demanding position and a fast paced team environment
- Ability to work in an indoor confined work area environment
- Work experience within residential construction and renovations an asset
- Current Fall Arrest certificate would be considered an asset
- Previous experience in an industrial modular manufacturer is considered an asset
- Experience in building construction trades in addition to plumbing considered an asset
- Forklift ticket is considered an asset
- Position requires vehicle to commute to Nisku
- Position requires strong English communication skills, including written, spoken and comprehension
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $23.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
