Labourer (Pipefitter Helper/ Apprentice)

**Title**:
Pipefitter’s Helper

**Department**:
**Reports To**:
Pipe Shop Supervisor

**Overview**

The primary role of the pipefitter’s helper is to assist the pipe shop and welding departments by performing housekeeping and entry level duties as to maximize the output and efficiency of the Journeyman and apprentice pipefitters.

**Roles & Responsibilities**
- Assist trades people, supervisor with responsibilities pertinent to progress of project in a safe manner.
- Cleaning and grinding of fittings or pipe.
- Material handling of pipe and fittings with crane/forklift (with proper certifications).
- Familiarize self with and/or request training concerning new small/hand-held equipment.
- Operation of cutting saw, torch and other pipe cutting equipment.
- Assist machine operator in the fitting of piece parts as per schematic under supervision of journeyman or department head.
- Maintain small/hand-held equipment in good working order and notify Supervisor of malfunctions
- Assistance and compliance with company inventory requirements.
- Unloading products received and loading finished products for delivery.
- Shop hygiene and 5-S program.
- Inspect large equipment to ensure good working order and notify Supervisor of malfunctions.
- Notify the Supervisor of any unsafe conditions, practices and/or procedures observed
- May be required to move materials with forklift or overhead crane if trained and authorized.
- Performs all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.
- **Other duties as required.**

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**
- Completion of high school or equivalent education (additional education or apprenticeship program which compliments the laborer’s performance is preferred).
- Experience with all safe practices, procedures, and overall processes associated with manufacturing, from raw materials to finished products.

**Working Conditions**
- Commercial/Industrial environment.
- Manual dexterity required to use necessary tools.
- Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards.
- Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
- Long periods of standing.
- Overtime as required.

**Contacts**
- Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team and the Pipe Shop Supervisor.

**Salary**: $19.50-$34.85 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nisku, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- pipefitting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person