Plumber Apprentice
- Hanover, PA, United States
$18 to $25 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $18 to $25 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: PipefitterJob DescriptionThis role supports the installation team on commercial new construction projects, focusing on preparing and handling piping materials and equipment for multiple crews and job sites. You will work with a variety of fire protection and sprinkler system components in a hands-on, mechanically focused environment.Responsibilities
- Prepare and stage pipe, fittings, valves, hangers, heads, sleeves, and related materials for all crews across multiple job sites.
- Support the install team with day-to-day tasks required for commercial new construction fire protection projects.
- Read and interpret blueprints to understand layout, routing, and installation requirements for piping and sprinkler systems.
- Operate a Rigid 300 machine to thread and groove pipe when needed.
- Use band saws and other cutting tools to cut, bend, and shape pipe and related materials to specification.
- Handle and move materials safely on commercial construction sites, ensuring proper organization and readiness for installation crews.
- Work with plumbing, pipefitting, sprinkler fitting, and related construction tools and equipment.
- Assist with the installation and preparation of components used in wet, dry, preaction, deluge, anti-freeze, foam water spray systems, diesel and electric fire pumps, backflow prevention devices, and portable fire extinguishers as directed.
- Follow safety procedures and site rules while working in active construction environments.
- Collaborate with crew members and supervisors to ensure projects stay on schedule and materials are available when needed.
Essential Skills
- Basic understanding of pipe, fittings, valves, hangers, heads, and sleeves.
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and equipment in a construction environment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Experience operating a Rigid 300 machine, including threading and grooving pipe.
- Experience using band saws and other cutting and bending equipment.
- plumbing, pipefitting, construction, or sprinkler fitting.
- Ability to work comfortably in a dirty, rough commercial job site environment.
- Attention to detail when preparing materials and following installation plans.
- Ability to follow safety guidelines and work effectively as part of a crew.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working on commercial, residential, or industrial construction projects.
- Exposure to fire protection systems such as wet pipe, dry pipe, preaction, deluge, anti-freeze, foam water spray systems, and clean agent systems.
- Familiarity with diesel and electric fire pumps and backflow prevention devices.
- Experience handling portable fire extinguishers and understanding basic inspection and testing processes.
- Comfort working with altitude control valves, backflow prevention hot boxes, ductile to plastic transitions, full flow water meters, and related components.
- Interest in growing into service or inspection work within fire protection and sprinkler systems.
- Motivation to develop skills and build a long-term career in the fire protection industry.
Why Work Here?You join a team that values long-term employee retention, professional development, and upward mobility. The organization offers health, dental, and vision benefits, along with clear opportunities for growth, including potential movement into service roles. A strong workload provides consistent, meaningful projects, while a family-oriented atmosphere fosters support, collaboration, and a sense of belonging.Work EnvironmentYou work primarily on commercial job sites focused on new construction, including hotels, distribution warehouses, corporate office buildings, and retail facilities. The environment is active, hands-on, and can be dirty and rough, requiring comfort with physical work and construction conditions. You regularly handle piping and fire protection components, and work around systems such as wet, dry, preaction, deluge, anti-freeze, foam water spray systems, diesel and electric fire pumps, backflow prevention devices, and portable fire extinguishers. The role involves using tools like Rigid threading machines, band saws, and other cutting and bending equipment in a field-based setting. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover, PA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover, PA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Hanover,PA.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Skills
- Plumbing
- Attention to detail
- Follow safety precautions in work practices
- Inspection
- Collaboration