Pipefitter (Plant Maintenance)
Starting Wage
$19.00 / hour
Avg. Wage Upon Completion
$30.00 / hour
On The Job Training
8,000 hours
see Training Summary below
Related Courses Required
8 courses or 576 hours
see Classes Offered below
Key Skills
- Strong math skills, English to metric unit conversion, fraction to decimal conversion, and basic geometry and trigonometry
- Comfortable with computers
- Multi tasking is essential
- Not afraid of electricity
- Strong communication verbal and written
- Ability to work with your hands (mechanical aptitude)
- May have to work on top of or below machines
- Maintenance or machine repair focus significant electrical requirement
- Problem solving, troubleshooting, computer diagnostics and electromechanical aptitude, team environment
- Knowledge of tools: wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, vice grips, and other hand tools
- Ability to measure using a ruler and/or tape measure, using micrometers, or using other measuring tools is a bonus
Dual Enrollment Courses
These classes can be taken through MCC by FLYAP participants
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TAM 101Machine Theory
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TAM 105Machine Project Laboratory
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TAM 121Mathematics for Machinist I
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TAM 131Machine Shop Print Reading I
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TAM 141Machine Shop Laboratory
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HVA 101Basic Refrigeration Theory
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HVA 103Heating Systems
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HVA 105Electric and Motor Controls
Apprenticeship Training Summary
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700 hoursLayout of work place and material selections
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3,300 hoursLayout, measuring, threading, cutting, bending and installing pipe
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1,500 hoursLayout, measuring and installing drains and ventilation fixtures
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1,500 hoursInstallation of steam and high pressure pipe for gas and steam
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1,000 hoursInstallation of sprinkler systems
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1,000 hoursMaintenance and PM of all systems
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9,000 hoursTotal
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As a youth apprentice, you will receive education and skills through job shadowing in 11th grade and a paid co-op in 12th grade. What’s more, upon completion, you will have the highly sought-after skills and experience that could make your career possibilities limitless.
In this program, you will have an opportunity to interview with several companies in multiple trades. And when you graduate, you will already have an understanding of these companies and what they offer.
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