Metal Man

Taurus Industrial Group•Geismar, LA

19h

About The Position

The Metalman assists with the fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance of metal components, structures, and equipment in industrial and construction environments. The role involves measuring, cutting, fitting, grinding, and assembling metal materials in support of project completion and company quality, productivity, and safety standards. Work takes place in industrial facilities, fabrication shops, construction sites, refineries, petrochemical plants, and maintenance environments, indoors or outdoors depending on project requirements. The work may involve exposure to dust, sparks, metal shavings, noise, vibrations, moving equipment, changing weather, heights, confined spaces, heavy machinery, and energized equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Minimum four years of industrial, fabrication, construction, or metalworking experience preferred.
Experience using basic hand tools and power tools required.
Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work instructions.
Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and metalworking equipment.
Knowledge of measuring devices, including tape measures, squares, levels, and calipers.
Ability to perform basic layout, fitting, and material handling tasks.
Attention to detail and quality workmanship, including the ability to identify and correct minor fit-up and alignment issues.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to follow safety procedures and recognize workplace hazards.
Dependable work ethic and commitment to attendance, safety, and productivity.
Ability to obtain and maintain site-specific safety certifications and customer-required training.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable transportation to and from assigned work locations.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; heavier weights may be handled with assistance.
Ability to work in awkward positions and confined spaces and to climb ladders, work from scaffolding, and perform work at elevated heights.
Ability to perform repetitive movements involving the hands, arms, shoulders, and back.
Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, face shield, gloves, hearing protection, FR clothing, steel-toed footwear, fall protection, and respiratory protection as applicable.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum four years of industrial, fabrication, construction, or metalworking experience.
Basic knowledge of fabrication and installation processes.

Responsibilities

Measure, mark, cut, fit, and assemble metal components to specifications and project requirements.
Assist with the fabrication, installation, modification, and repair of metal structures and equipment.
Operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, saws, drills, and other metalworking equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, work orders, and fabrication sketches.
Prepare metal surfaces by grinding, cleaning, and deburring.
Assist with layout work and material preparation before fabrication and installation.
Align and position metal parts for assembly and installation.
Inspect materials and completed work for compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
Load, unload, transport, and organize materials, equipment, and tools.
Perform field measurements and assist in troubleshooting fit-up and installation issues.
Maintain housekeeping standards in work areas and fabrication shops.
Follow company policies, customer requirements, and OSHA safety regulations.
Wear and maintain required personal protective equipment.
Work alongside welders, fitters, painters, scaffold builders, and other crafts as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.