QuesTec Apprenticeship
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Columbia Office 1390 E. Boone Industrial Drive, #260 Columbia, MO 65202 573-875-0260
Website: www.questec.us/mechanical-contracting/apprenticeship-program
Our apprentice program, established in 1999, equips our field staff with knowledge and performance skills to excel in their craft. This training empowers each individual to become an expert in their field, assuring that their work is far and beyond industry standards. During class, our apprentices get the unique opportunity to learn from our certified instructors. These instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and experience into the classroom having been trained through the same program. Trainees engage in the learning process through traditional lesson plans, hands on performance modules, innovative testing, and daily application on the job sites. We became an Accredited Training Sponsor in order to invest in the futures of our employees thereby strengthening our brand. By fostering workplace development and devoting ourselves to the pursuit excellence, we build a strong and united team engaged in producing high caliber work to impact our community.
Plumber and Pipefitter Apprenticeship
Continuously Recruiting
Starting Pay: $16.00 / hr
www.moapprenticeconnect.com/apprenticeships/detail/156/plumber-and-pipefitter-apprenticeship
Program Description:
Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. Reviews building plans and working drawings to determine work required and installation sequence. Inspects structure to identify obstructions to be avoided. Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, using ruler, spirit level, and plumb bob. Cuts openings in walls and floors to install piping systems using hand-tools and power tools. Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine. Bends pipe using using proper methods. Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes made from iron, steel, brass, lead, nonmetals, glass, vitrified clay, and plastic. Perform pressure tests to determine whether system is leaking. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners. Perform welding when necessary.
Requirements or Restrictions:
Minimum age qualification is 18 years old. A high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) equivalency or other high school equivalency credential is required. Applicant must provide an official transcript(s) for high school and any post-high school education. Applicants will be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program. All Program applicants will agree to a professional background history check. Applicants must be able to travel with the possibility of overnight travel and must have a valid driver’s license for this purpose.
Length of Program:
5 years