Fabricator

Lee Industrial Contracting

23d

About The Position

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today! We are proud to offer our employees: Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs Paid Holidays Upon Hire Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance HSA with Employer Contribution Paid Time Off Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance Safety Bonus Program Employee Stock Ownership Program Work Travel Incentive Holiday Bonus Company provided tools And so much more!

Requirements

Shop Arc experience
Shop Mig experience
Torch Cutting experience
Blueprint reading
2-5 years’ experience in the Industrial setting
Ability to work effectively with all personality types
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
Self-directed and can work independently
Valid Driver’s License
Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics and tunnels.
Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.

Nice To Haves

Shop Tig experience
Heat straightening materials
AWS weld certifications
Chauffeur’s license/ DOT Med card
Aerial – Lift Operation – Scissor Lift
Forklift Operation – Material handling and loading/unloading
Overhead crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO – Preferred)
Pedestal disc grinder (Preferred)
Weld tractor (Preferred)
Portable plasma machine (Preferred)
Stud welder (Preferred)
Radial drill (Preferred)
Ironworker (Preferred)
Drill Press (Preferred)
Line burner (Preferred)
Ramset certified & qualified (Preferred)
Transit level (Preferred)
Lift Director Qualified

Responsibilities

Support other apprentices, other fabricators, and sr. fabricators on various projects
Follow instructions from foreman and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
Ability to lead an apprentice on smaller projects
Understanding design layouts and blueprints
Keep the job site clean and well-organized
Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment
Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
Fuel and wash department vehicles
Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
Utilize and understand the constraints of chains, synthetic, metal mesh, and wire rope slings.
Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines
Identifies common load configurations & positioning
Calculate load weights
Rigger 2 training – trains on above
Identify the various roles and responsibilities associated with directing a lift, planning a lift, and executing a lift.
Discuss proper LHE operating practices as they related to standard and critical load handling activities.
Explain the requirements for signaling and communication during load handling activities.
Review applicable manufacturer requirements, site requirements, Federal regulations, and applicable standards for rigging equipment.
Discuss the procedures for procuring material handling equipment.
Distinguish proper vs. improper crane and rigging practices.
Select appropriate rigging gear based upon capacity, compatibility, compliance, and load control.
Discuss items to be considered before, during, and after a load handling activity.