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Boilermaker Apprentice

Aire Serv of Great Bridge

Boilermaker Apprentice

Chesapeake, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Life Insurance

    401K

    POSITION DESCRIPTION

    POSITION TITLE: Boilermaker Apprentice

    FLSA: Non-exempt

    POSITION REPORTS TO: Boiler Shop Foreman

    POSITION PURPOSE: A Boilermaker Apprentice’s primary purpose is to perform specialized maintenance and repairs to steam boilers and appurtenances, to qualify on Aire Serv's certified welding procedures, become proficient at boiler-making, and other tasks as assigned by the Boiler Shop Supervisor or other superiors.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    Keep the workplace clean and orderly.

    Comply with instructions provided by supervisor or designees.

    Perform routine maintenance and inspection of boilers, steam-driven appurtenances, steam and water piping, feedwater systems, and other steam and hydronic systems.

    Observes steam boilers in operation to identify problems and their sources.

    Operate machinery such as but not limited to forklifts, telehandlers, skid-steer loader, backhoe.

    Performs piping removal and installation, fitting, and bending.

    Remove and replace defective parts using lifting equipment such as overhead cranes as required.

    Become proficient in Aire Serv's certified welding procedures.

    Develop a working knowledge of specialized steam boiler construction, maintenance, and repair techniques.

    Fabricates parts using machine and hand tools, welders, cutting torches, plasma cutters, and other metalworking equipment.

    Documents work as required.

    Perform additional duties as required.

    PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

    Demonstrates progressive increases in knowledge of boilers and boiler-making techniques at designated evaluation intervals.

    Able to identify properly and improperly functioning systems and diagnose problems with boiler systems.

    Carries out proper and efficient repairs in compliance with company policies.

    Fabricates parts to specified dimensions and tolerances.

    Ability to identify parts and materials appropriate for the application.

    Anticipates need for materials and makes requisitions in a timely manner.

    Seeks instruction when needed to complete inspections and repairs properly.

    Shows up to work on time, properly attired, and prepared to work.

    Enthusiastically takes on responsibility and aids Team Members to accomplish department goals.

    Works safely and efficiently and maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

    Complies with instructions from superiors and works independently when required.

    Complies with all policies outlined in the Employee Handbook or supplemental policy or guideline memos.

    Works well with others

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Enthusiasm for the company and its mission.

    Ability to carry out verbal or written instructions.

    Proficient in operating welding machines, oxy/fuel torch rigs, plasma cutters, angle grinders and other metal fabrication tools.

    Proficient with the use of hand and power tools.

    Possession of valid driver’s license preferred.

    Organizational skills and careful attention to detail.

    Willingness to work at heights on ladders, scaffolds, man lifts, or on top of rail-mounted equipment.

    Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

    Willingness and desire to learn.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    Full-time, minimum forty (40) hours per week. Regular shop hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Shift has regular variations due to changing projects, priorities, and other factors.

    Work is primarily indoors, though many duties will require occasional outdoor work in all weather conditions in all seasons.

    Work requires regular social contact with Team Members, customers, and vendors.

    Occasional exposure to very hot or very cold temperatures.

    Frequent exposure in a shop setting to soot, dust, oil, paint, and other potentially hazardous substances.

    Frequent work in areas of restricted movement.

    Frequent need for personal protective equipment.

    Extended periods of walking or standing.

    Frequent lifting of more than 50 pounds.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Education:

    High school or equivalent (Preferred)

    This Job Is:

    A job for which military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

    Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED

    A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more

    Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

    Notice

    Aire Serv LLC is the franchisor of the Aire Serv® franchised system. Each Aire Serv® franchised location is independently-owned and operated by an independent franchisee performing services. As a service to its independent franchisees, Aire Serv LLC lists employment opportunities available throughout the franchised network so those employment opportunities may be conveniently found by interested parties at one central location for brand management purposes only. Aire Serv LLC is NOT the employer seeking help. The only employer is the independent franchisee who has listed its available positions on this website.

    *Acknowledgement

    I acknowledge that each independent Aire Serv® franchisee hires and determines the terms and conditions of employment for its own employees. Any employment benefits, compensation and employment practices vary by location. Neither Aire Serv LLC (“Franchisor”) nor its affiliates have the power to: (1) hire, fire or modify the employment condition of franchisee’s employees; (2) supervise and control franchisee’s employee work schedule or conditions of employment; (3) determine the rate and method of payment; or (4) accept, review or maintain franchisee employment records. Aire Serv LLC is NOT the employer and/or joint employer for: (i) any of the job opportunities listed on this website; (ii) any of the independent franchisees; and, (iii) any of the employees of the independent franchisees.