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Job Description

This role offers the opportunity for 3rd and 4th year Apprentice Pipefitters to contribute to the installation, maintenance, and repair of piping systems in industrial and commercial environments. You will work primarily in a fabrication shop setting in Calgary, AB, focusing on roll grooved piping and threading, while supporting projects that involve pressure piping systems and high-quality industrial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair piping systems in industrial and commercial settings, with a focus on roll grooved piping and threading.
• Fit pressure piping systems in a fabrication shop environment, ensuring accurate assembly and alignment.
• Work with stainless steel schedule pipe and thin-wall tubing, following project specifications and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret fabrication spool drawings and isometric drawings to plan and execute piping installations.
• Perform fit-up, assembly, and dimensional verification of piping spools to meet design and safety standards.
• Assist with hydrostatic testing and apply basic quality control procedures to verify system integrity.
• Follow customer specifications and quality requirements throughout fabrication and installation activities.
• Support maintenance, installation, and repair services for industrial machinery and equipment as required by projects.
• Collaborate closely with forepersons and other tradespeople, participating in one-on-one development and coaching.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strong attention to detail and adherence to safety practices.
• Participate in troubleshooting activities related to piping systems and associated equipment.
• Travel out of town for certain projects when required, supporting field work in addition to shop-based tasks.
• Operate material handling and access equipment, such as scissor lifts, zoom booms, and forklifts, when needed and appropriately trained.
• Contribute positively to a team environment by accepting constructive feedback, staying motivated in the trade, and engaging in continuous learning.

Essential Skills

• 3rd or 4th year Apprentice Pipefitter or Steamfitter with relevant fabrication experience.
• Experience in a fabrication shop fitting pressure piping systems.
• Hands-on experience working with stainless steel schedule pipe and thin-wall tubing.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication spool drawings and isometric drawings accurately.
• Experience with fit-up, assembly, and dimensional verification of piping spools.
• Familiarity with hydrostatic testing procedures and basic quality control requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Experience working to customer specifications and quality requirements in industrial settings.
• Construction and mechanical aptitude related to piping, installation, and general labor tasks.
• Practical experience in pipe fitting, piping installation, threading, and pipe installation work.
• Ticketed Pipefitter, Steamfitter, or Plumber certification, or progression toward such tickets.
• Valid WHMIS certification.
• Valid Fall Protection certification.
• Valid Aerial Work Platform (AWP) certification for field work, or ability to obtain when required.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints in industrial environments.
• Strong team orientation, with the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with others.
• Coachability and openness to constructive criticism, with a desire to develop new skills.
• High level of motivation in the pipefitting trade and enthusiasm for working on new projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Journeyperson Steamfitter/Pipefitter (309A or 306A or equivalent) with relevant fabrication experience.
• Fabrication shop experience fitting pressure piping systems beyond apprentice level.
• Experience piping water, steam, gas, and drainage systems in industrial or commercial settings.
• Experience installing material handling equipment and plant machinery.
• Rigging experience for moving and positioning piping and equipment.
• Experience operating scissor lifts, zoom booms, and sit-down forklifts.
• Ability and willingness to work out of town for certain projects when required.
• Exposure to industrial maintenance, installation, and repair services for machinery and equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot piping-related issues.
• Reliable work habits and consistent punctuality for scheduled shifts.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing start-up industrial contractor that has already secured projects extending into the fall and beyond, offering stability and long-term opportunity. The environment emphasizes one-on-one development with experienced forepersons and tradespeople, providing strong mentorship and support for your growth in the trade. There is a clear pathway to permanent, full-time employment for the right fit, with opportunities to be part of building a new team and contributing to the company’s foundation. The organization maintains extensive connections in the industry and has projects in the works and out for bid into 2024 and 2025, creating ongoing opportunities for diverse and challenging work. Select projects may offer overtime opportunities, with enhanced pay rates on weekends when work is available, supporting additional earning potential while maintaining a structured Monday-to-Friday schedule.

Work Environment

The role is based primarily in a fabrication shop in Calgary, AB, with field work opportunities arising as projects require. Initial months are focused on shop-based work, including current projects such as fluid package spool fabrication for aerospace applications. The company operates as a full-service multi-trade industrial contractor and a start-up that began operations in Spring 2023, specializing in maintenance, installation, and repair services for a wide range of industrial machinery and equipment. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with overtime potentially available depending on project requirements and specific jobs. The work environment is industrial and safety-focused, involving pressure piping systems, stainless steel piping, and various material handling and access equipment such as scissor lifts, zoom booms, and forklifts. You will work closely with experienced tradespeople and forepersons in a collaborative setting that values teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development, with occasional out-of-town work for select projects.

This is a Contract position based out of Calgary, AB.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $44.00/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.

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
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Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

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, employee assistance and discount programs.

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.