LOAD BUILDER - 1st SHIFT
Southwest Galvanizing, Inc.•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The load builders are responsible for rigging and loading steel so it may be sent through the galvanizing process. Load builders are required to attach rigging to large, intricately shaped pieces of material – knowledge of weight capacities, rigging types, and center of gravity is required. The safe and secure attachment of rigging is crucial to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
Requirements
- Knowledge of weight capacities, rigging types, and center of gravity
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
- Frequent lifting of material up to 20 pounds
- Occasional lifting of material up to 50 pounds
- Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling
- Constant material handling
- Repetitive hand motions
Responsibilities
- Sort and prepare material to be loaded – this may include using power tools to drill holes, attaching wire and/or chains, lifting material both manually and with the use of cranes
- Place material in the load to be processed – this may entail making decisions about location, placement, weights, rigging type/location
- Maintain communication with supervisors and picklers to stay on schedule
- Become certified to operate overhead cranes
Benefits
- Shade, drinking water, shelter during rain storms provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
