Pipefitter Apprentice P1 Group, Inc. - Kansas City, MO P1 Group, Inc.,
is seeking qualified individuals for Local Union Pipefitters 533
Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprentice positions for the Kansas City area.
Experience is not necessary; training is provided. This can be a highly
rewarding career path for those motivated to learn a trade. A union
apprenticeship is an excellent career choice if you like to work with
your hands; are willing to serve an apprenticeship for up to five years;
have dexterity, mechanical ability, problem-solving skills and the
ability to work collaboratively with a team; want to earn a living wage
and good benefits; and want the opportunity to advance in your career.
Benefits: * Become skilled in a trade, and get paid to do it - "Earn
While You Learn!" * Full-time employment with career placement built in.
- Progressively increasing wage with excellent benefits. * Nationally
recognized credential - Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate. *
Improved job security and standard of living. Apprentice Training: The
Local Union Pipefitters 533 Apprenticeship Program is a five-year
training program. Individuals accepted into this program will receive
both classroom training through the Local Pipefitters Training center
and on-the-job training with an employer. Trainees are paid a percentage
of the pipefitter wage rate for their work, with step increases, until
graduating from the program. Upon graduation, trainees receive 100% of
the wage rate as determined by the bargaining agreement with the local
union. * 5 year apprenticeship training program. * Learn through both
classroom training from the local union training center and on-the-job
training with an employer. * Work full-time and attend classes 2
evenings per week, 4 hours per night. * Receive a strong general
education background in the trade, with core courses in basics such as
mathematics, mechanical drafting, and related science. * The learning
that takes place in apprenticeship has been assessed by the American
Council on Education and other organizations and colleges so that an
apprentice has the option to complete an associate of arts or associate
of science degree simultaneously with journey-level credentials in the
craft. What is a Pipefitter? Pipefitters install, assemble, fabricate,
maintain, repair and troubleshoot mechanical piping systems carrying
fuel, chemicals, water, steam and air in heating, cooling, lubricating
and various other process piping systems. * Preparation of construction
site for installation of equipment and piping. Installing supports and
hangers. * Reading drawings, and specifications to determine layout of
pipe and equipment fabrication and installation. * Rigging, setting,
supporting and piping of equipment, valves, fittings. * Measuring,
cutting, bending, preparing and joining all types of pipe including
threading, welding, brazing, soldering, cementing, fusion and mechanical
joining. * Pressure test systems to detect leaks. * Detecting faults in
piping systems, and correctly diagnosing their causes. * Awareness of
legal regulations and safety issues. * Ensuring safety standards and
building regulations are met. Position Requirements: * Must have a High
School Diploma or GED equivalent. * Must be proficient in basic math
skills: additions, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and
decimals. * Must be at least 18 years of age. * Must meet the Local
Union Pipefitters 533 Apprenticeship Program requirements. Applications
to the program are available the first Monday of each month from the
Training Center. For more information go to: http://local533.com,
http://www.pftc533.com/Apprenticeship.html. * This position is
represented by Local Union Pipefitters 533. * Must be able to work
full-time and attend night classes 2 days per week. * Must be able to
satisfactorily pass a urinalysis drug screen. * An online P1 Employment
Application for this position must be completed. * The following
documentation must be provided: * Resume document saved as a PDF or word
processing document. * Final high school transcript OR proof of high
school graduation OR proof of passing GED equivalent. * Letter of
Introduction from the Local Pipefitters Training Center as proof that
the Apprenticeship Program requirements have been satisfied * All 3
required documents must be uploaded online with the P1 Employment
Application when it is initially submitted OR email these documents to
P1newhire@p1group.com within 5 days of the online application with your
full name, the position you are applying for, and a request to attach
this documentation to the employment application. If ALL these documents
are not received within 5 days then you will be considered not qualified
for the position. Physical Requirements: * Physical ability to perform
manual work for at least 8 hours per day in all weather and temperature
environments. * Ability to work in cramped positions. * Good hand-eye
coordination * Good sense of balance, maintain equilibrium on uneven
surfaces. * Good physical fitness and agility. * Lifting and carrying:
Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects
horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it
occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the
upper extremities and back muscles. * Climbing: Ascending or descending
ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and
legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is
important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that
required for ordinary locomotion. * Stooping: Bending body downward and
forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it
occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower
extremities and back muscles. * Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come
to a rest on knee or knees. Crouching: Bending the body downward and
forward by bending leg and spine. * Crawling: Moving about on hands and
knees or hands and feet. * Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any
direction. * Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time. *
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long
distances or moving from one work site to another. * Pushing: Using
upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order
to thrust forward, downward or outward. * Pulling: Using upper
extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects
in a sustained motion. * Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with
the fingers and palm. * Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such
as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin,
particularly that of fingertips. * Talking: Expressing or exchanging
ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must
convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers
accurately, loudly, or quickly. * Hearing: Perceiving the nature of
sounds at normal speaking levels or without correction. Ability to
receive detailed information through oral communication, and make fine
discriminations in sound. * Smelling: Perceiving or detecting the odor
or scent of something. Ability to detect the odor or scent of something
and make fine distinctions in smell. * Extent Flexibility: Bending,
stretching, twisting, or reaching with your body, arms, and/or legs. *
Finger Dexterity: Making precisely coordinated movements of the fingers
of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small
objects. * Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the
wrists, hands, and/or fingers. * Visual Acuity: Good visual acuity is
required including but not limited to various distances: near detail
work and far; various light conditions: night or in dim light, in
daylight or bright light, under glare or poor contrast; to operate motor
vehicles or heavy equipment, distinguishing colors, shapes, patterns
depth perception and peripheral vision. * WORKING CONDITIONS: Workers
are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as
steal toed work boots, hardhats, safety glasses, work gloves, safety
vests, protective suits, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, fall
protection and other devices to protect their eyes, respiratory system,
hearing or physical safety. Workers must be especially alert to safely
follow procedures and must deal with a variety of hazards. Workers are
subject to the following environments: inside areas with uncontrolled
temperatures; outside areas with extreme heat, cold and weather
conditions; loud noise; various physical hazards; exposure to various
harmful materials/chemicals/dusts/poor ventilation; small/narrow work
spaces which could cause claustrophobia; exposure to potential
infectious diseases/materials. About our company Since 1919, P1 Group,
Inc. has created a proud tradition, outstanding reputation and proven
performance record in the electrical and mechanical construction and
building service industries. P1 Group has established itself as one of
the premier contractors both locally and across the nation. Offering a
challenging and fast-paced work environment, P1 Group takes pride in its
ability to maintain a high standard of excellence along with an ethical
and friendly business culture. Additionally, the safety program, which
includes a full-time staff, has helped the company win numerous national
safety awards. P1 Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among
other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Individuals interested in employment opportunities at P1 Group may
search job openings and apply for positions through our website at
http://p1group.com/careers/. Individuals must fully complete the P1
online employment application; resumes alone do not meet this
requirement. Submit an online employment application using the above
link to our website or through an online career board. We will consider
applicants who provide all required documents and who clearly show that
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