General Laborer

Samuel, Son & Co. • Lebanon, VA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing general labor tasks, primarily focused on the preparation and finishing of pressure vessels. Responsibilities include visual inspection for defects, cleaning and preparing surfaces using various tools and methods, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The position also requires knowledge of hazardous waste handling procedures and the ability to operate specific equipment. The company, Samuel Pressure Vessel Group, is a global leader in pressure vessel solutions and emphasizes a culture of equality, respect, and integrity, offering opportunities for growth and development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with one year of trades training and at least one year of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as bills of material, blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one with other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.
• Must possess good mechanical ability and the ability to perform basic calculations to operate welding and fabricating machines.
• Demonstrates ability to operate a welder, grinder, bandsaw, ironworker, overhead crane, torch, measuring devices, and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.
• Must be willing to work in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Flexible and responsive with a strong teamwork orientation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
• Strong orientation toward quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures.
• Safety conscious behavior.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect tanks for cosmetic defects.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Work in a team-oriented environment.
• Remove all weld spatter, burs, and rust from pressure vessels using a scraper, chisel, hammer, or sander.
• Sand any repair areas and attachments of pressure vessels.
• Wipe the vessel with cleaner and remove stickers if the vessel is to be shipped without paint.
• Remove rough spots from work pieces using a portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• Strip materials using steel shot, grit, Aluminum Oxide, or other agents.
• Read and interpret blueprints and finishing specifications as they relate to finishing Steel Fab products.
• Blast exterior of product to specific profiles.
• Proper usage and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
• Replenish the abrasive hopper when necessary.
• Remove exhausted blasting agent from blasting room.
• Use various safety equipment related to blasting applications.
• Material handling – safe operation of cranes, hoists, and forklifts as needed, and successfully complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of the equipment.
• Properly complete applicable paperwork associated with this classification.
• Knowledge of and compliance with all safety and environmental requirements regarding blasting agents, their application, and disposal.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Follow all policies.
• Identify or count hazardous waste.
• Choose hazardous waste containers.
• Mark or label containers.
• Handle or move waste or waste containers.
• Inspect containers.
• Operate a waste-generating process.
• Manage waste in satellite areas.
• Read and apply Federal or state hazardous waste regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED