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CRAFTSMAN / SKILLED CONSTRUCTION WORKER

(Multi-Craft)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Revision Date:

October 2026

Compensation:

$25-$34 / HR + per diem if not local to project location

Reports To:

Superintendent, General Foreman, or Foreman

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a traveling full-time position, performing work on Industrial Food, Beverage and Manufacturing construction projects in the United States. Position involves constant awareness of safety for you and fellow employees. Continual interaction with other workers and crews. Frequent lifting and carrying tasks. Duties will be performed both indoors and outdoors in all seasons. Will be working around heavy machinery, rigging, and working at elevated heights. Must adhere to construction schedules, cost and work quality. Some weekend and extended overtime will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Two or more years of experience in a trade or craft such as carpentry, concrete place/finish, welding, millwrighting or ironworking at industrial or commercial type projects. Must understand verbal and written instructions and safety rules and be able to read safety signs and warnings. Full complement of basic craft tools is required, along with the knowledge of operation and competent use of those tools. Must be able to move from task to task as the project progresses to completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Use effective verbal communication skills. 2. Read and understand company policies and procedures. Plan and execute the assigned work in accordance with those policies and procedures. 3. Identify areas of improvement and cost-savings and communicate to superintendent or general foreman. 4. Listen to direction and suggestions from employees and management regarding safe and proper work practices. Take necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize safety hazards. 5. Understand and respond to all safety hazards such as back-up alarms, sirens, signs, smell of smoke, etc. 6. Produce quality work meeting company and industry standards. 7. Must be able to perform general tasks and required skills such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling motions as identified for the position (attached). 8. Be motivated, work productively and safely. 9. Maintain a customer-focused attitude.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

: 1. Be prompt and dependable. If unable to report to work, notify superintendent within 30 minutes of starting time. 2. Promote and conform to safe working practices for self and work crews. 3. Build forms for concrete pours and finish concrete. 4. Set rebar and structural steel. 5. Set machinery and piping. 6. Assist with Aligning motors and drives. 7. Assist with fabrication of transitions and spouting. 8. Welding and grinding 9. Assist with layout and survey. 10. Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Suggest changes in working conditions to increase efficiency of work crew. 11. Perform other duties as assigned, relative to the type of project being constructed. This is a multi-craft position, requiring employees to perform duties and work that may be outside of their primary skillset. 12. Maintain company ethical standards. Tool Requirements for Craftsman Carpenter Tool box with lock 25' tape measure Hammer (framing) Square Torpedo level Pry bar Crow foot Set of adjustable wrenches Trowel Chalkline Utility knife 2' Level One pair of gloves Tool belt Tool Requirements for Craftsman Millwright Tool box with lock 24" level Torpedo level 25' tape measure Two adjustable wrenches Set of wrenches 1" and below Center punch 4-lb. hammer 18" pipe wrench Pair of channel locks Set of Allen wrenches Set of screwdrivers Striker Set of pliers Punch set Tool Requirements for Craftsman Ironworker/rigger Pair of leather gloves Tie/pliers Spud wrench Wire reel 2' level 2-lb. hammer Vise clamps Framing square Tri-square Soapstone holder Cutting goggles Flint striker Chalkline 12" crescent wrench Tool Requirements for Craftsman Welder Tool box Welding hood with hardhat attachment Set of leathers and gloves Rod bag Pair of cutting goggles Adjustable wrench 4-lb. hammer Chipping hammer and wire brush Striker Clamps Vise grips

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $34.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 60.0 per week

Work Location:

In person