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Our Senior Mechanical Production Lead will provide supervision and training as needed.\nHere is what the role entails:\nSupporting the production team to deliver mechanical systems for modular water treatment and lithium production plants.\nPerforming plumbing and pipefitting work primarily using CPVC and PVC piping.\nReading and interpreting construction drawings and Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).\nMaintaining strong housekeeping standards and a clean, organized workspace.\nThe work is indoors in a safe, clean production environment alongside a diverse team.\nRegular hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with opportunities for overtime and occasional travel to customer sites.\nYou will be a great fit if you have:\nRegistered as a 1st to 3rd year Plumbing or Pipefitting Apprentice.\nExperience working with CPVC and PVC piping, with strong attention to detail. 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