The Finishing ? General Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of finishing and material-handling tasks to prepare fabricated steel components for shipment and final delivery. This position will perform blasting, taping, crate building, and other general finishing duties while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area. The ideal candidate is dependable, takes pride in quality workmanship, is comfortable using hand and power tools, and can accurately use measuring tools such as a tape measure. Previous painting experience is a plus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Promote and adhere to the Core Values and Behavior Code. Perform abrasive blasting and surface preparation of steel components as directed. Tape and mask parts and surfaces in preparation for painting or other finishing processes. Build wooden crates, shipping containers, pallets, and other packaging materials. Measure, cut, assemble, and secure materials using hand and power tools. Safely operate saws, drills, impact tools, grinders, and other shop equipment as required. Accurately use a tape measure and other basic measuring tools. Assist with loading, unloading, moving, and positioning materials and finished components. Perform basic grinding, cleaning, deburring, and other finishing activities as needed. Assist with painting or touch-up activities when qualified. Inspect finished work for obvious defects and notify the supervisor of any quality concerns. Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition. Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of safety hazards. Follow all company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and work instructions. Follow instructions from supervisors and work effectively as part of a team. Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Education/Experience:
Highschool diploma or GED preferred Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Reliable and dependable attendance. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Experience using common hand and power tools. Ability to safely operate saws and other shop equipment. Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure. Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn. Ability to work in a manufacturing/fabrication environment. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials as required by the position. Ability to work safely while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and work in various positions. Ability to use hand and power tools for extended periods. Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to [XX] pounds with or without assistance. Ability to work in areas where exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and outdoor or varying temperatures may occur. Must be able to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirators, and other protective equipment as applicable.
Safety Equipment and Attire:
Steel-toed shoes (required) Safety glasses (required) Long sleeve shirt (required) Long pants, no cuffs (required) Ear plugs (required) Work gloves (required for certain tasks) Face Shield (required for certain tasks) Breathing Mask (required for certain tasks)
