Posted 15 days ago
Apprentice Plumber / Pipefitter (2nd to 4th Level)
@ Saltworks Technologies
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Saltworks Technologies is hiring an Apprentice Plumber or Pipefitter (2nd to 4th year) for its Production team in Richmond, BC. The role builds mechanical systems for modular water treatment and lithium production plants, mainly with CPVC and PVC piping. Regular hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, at $24 to $30 per hour.
Pay:
$24–$30 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Build mechanical systems for modular water treatment and lithium plants
- Perform plumbing and pipefitting with CPVC and PVC piping
- Read construction drawings and P&IDs
- Mount pumps and components with precise alignment
- Maintain strong housekeeping and an organized workspace
Requirements summary:
- Registered as a 2nd to 4th year plumbing or pipefitting apprentice
- Attention to detail with CPVC and PVC piping
- Hand and power tool experience
- Excellent housekeeping and safe work practices
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Home office allowance |
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Saltworks Technologies
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Full company description
Saltworks partners with clients to solve complex industrial water treatment and lithium refining challenges. Our advanced technologies—including chemical, membrane, and thermal systems—help clients cost-effectively recover water and valuables. Trusted by leading companies across semiconductors, battery manufacturing, power, mining, data centers, petrochemicals, resources, food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals, Saltworks delivers intelligently automated factory-built solutions from our world-class manufacturing and R&D facilities. From concept to full-scale deployment, we provide end-to-end expertise, delivering scalable, high-performing systems that integrate seamlessly into existing operations. Learn more at saltworkstech.com.
- LinkedIn followers
- 40,467
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 161
- Reported office locations
- 13800 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC V6W 1A8, CA
- Business categories
- Chemical
- CleanTech
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Water Purification
- Mining Technology
- Water
- Other recorded names
- Saltworks Technologies
- Saltworks Technologies: Industrial Water + Lithium
- Specialties
- industrial water treatment
- wastewater treatment and reuse
- brine management
- desalination
- ion exchange membranes
- selective recovery and separations
- acid recovery
- reverse osmosis
- evaporators
- crystallizers
- lithium refining
- lithium
- and battery-grade lithium
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 17,710,170
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Saltworks partners with clients to solve complex industrial water treatment and lithium refining challenges. Our advanced technologies—including chemical, membrane, and thermal systems—help clients cost-effectively recover water and valuables. Trusted by leading companies across semiconductors, battery manufacturing, power, mining, data centers, petrochemicals, resources, food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | industrial water treatmentwastewater treatment and reusebrine managementdesalinationion exchange membranesselective recovery and separationsacid recoveryreverse osmosisevaporatorscrystallizers |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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Saltworks Technologies is a leading Canadian cleantech company solving two of the world's most pressing challenges: water sustainability and critical minerals supply. We design and build advanced industrial water treatment and lithium refining systems for global leaders in semiconductors, mining, automotive, and industrial processing.
Saltworks is a 2025 Technology Fast 50 company and EY Entrepreneur of the Year award winner. We lead our industry in adopting and developing AI across our products, projects, and operations. Join us and build skills defining the next era of engineering and industrial systems.
The role:
We have an immediate opening for an Apprentice Plumber or Pipefitter to join our Production team. This role is ideal for 2nd to 4th year apprentices who are looking to gain hands-on experience and further develop their careers in a rapidly growing industry. Our Senior Mechanical Production Lead will provide supervision and training as needed.
Here is what the role entails:
- Supporting the production team to deliver mechanical systems for modular water treatment and lithium production plants.
- Performing plumbing and pipefitting work primarily using CPVC and PVC piping.
- Reading and interpreting construction drawings and Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Maintaining strong housekeeping standards and a clean, organized workspace.
- The work is indoors in a safe, clean production environment alongside a diverse team.
- Regular hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with opportunities for overtime and occasional travel to customer sites.
You will be a great fit if you have:
- Registered as a 2nd to 4th year Plumbing or Pipefitting Apprentice.
- Experience working with CPVC and PVC piping, with strong attention to detail. Much of the work is visible, and training will be provided.
- Experience with mechanical mounting of components such as pumps, including precise alignment.
- Experience using hand tools and power tools (all tools will be provided).
- Excellent housekeeping skills and safe work practices.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to produce high-quality work.
- Good attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
Why join Saltworks?
At Saltworks, you'll collaborate with talented colleagues to solve complex, real-world problems – designing and delivering innovative water treatment and lithium refining systems for some of the world's most recognized companies. Every team member contributes meaningfully, from early-stage development through field deployment.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and an education allowance.
- Culture built on safety, innovation, diversity, and continuous learning.
- Collaborative, cross-functional team environment where every member contributes to project outcomes.
- Regular social activities and company events.
How to apply:
If you would like to join the Saltworks team, please submit your resume (cover letters are not required).
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential.
Kindly, no recruiters.
Salary: $24 - $30 per hr (negotiable based on your experience, qualifications, and alignment with comparable roles internally).
Location: 12291 Riverside Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
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