**Job Title: Plumber Helper (1-2 Years Experience min)** **Job Description** As a Plumber Helper, you will assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. **Responsibilities** + Install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems. + Join pipe sections, tubing, and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment. + Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks. + Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, establish the sequence of pipe installations, and plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring. + Perform complex calculations and planning for special or very large jobs. + Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels. + Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to the required angle using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines. + Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, and appliances. + Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings using hand and power tools. + Install hangers from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place. + Review blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures. + Direct workers engaged in pipe cutting and pre-assembly and installation of plumbing systems and components when necessary. + Install underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems and extend piping to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems. **Essential Skills** + At least 2 years of experience with copper pipe. + Experience with construction, plumbing, and mechanical structures. + Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and building codes. + Experience with piping and industrial plumbing installations. + Ability to perform installations using hand tools and power tools. + Familiarity with PVC, Propress, and soldering techniques. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with Propress is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values quality and precision in their work. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive and collaborative environment. Benefit from a strong company culture that prioritizes work-life balance and employee satisfaction. **Work Environment** Work in a dynamic and hands-on environment, utilizing a variety of hand and power tools. This role involves working both indoors and outdoors, often in tight spaces and at various heights. Safety and adherence to building codes are paramount in our daily operations. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, Tennessee. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. 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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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 meets 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 solving for 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. 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.