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Job Description

Overview

The Fire Sprinkler Apprentice assists in the installation and maintenance of piping systems and fixtures under the guidance of experienced Sprinkler Technicians. Summit Fire & Security is a leading fire protection company dedicated to saving lives through quality service and workforce development.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in installing pipe systems and valves.
  • Cut, thread, assemble, and bond pipes and tubes according to specifications.
  • Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, and fittings.
  • Remove and replace worn components.
  • Learn to follow blueprints to meet product specifications.
  • Learn how to calculate material measurements to verify specifications.
  • Learn proper installation techniques.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

  • HS Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must be able to enroll and obtain current Fire Sprinkler License.
  • Mechanical ability and basic hand tool knowledge.
  • Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision under direction of Sprinkler Technicians.
  • Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.
  • Problem solving, customer service, decision making, multitasking, planning, organizing, and troubleshooting skills required.
  • Effective communication skills in English.

Benefits

  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Frequent local travel and occasional regional and non-regional travel required.
  • Work inside and outside in varying temperatures and conditions.

Benefits

PTO
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Duluth, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$36/hr across 125 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Duluth, GA

Duluth, GA currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 6 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 371 other active welding openings from 217 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Duluth, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (12), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (11), and Gerber Collision & Glass (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Marietta at $39/hr, Forest Park at $34/hr, and Kennesaw at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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