Technician

Rhoads Industries, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Founded and family-owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance, and maritime services. They operate expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads' capabilities allow them to deploy a diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government, and maritime projects. The company is growing and committed to building exciting careers. The Advanced Training Center (ATC) Technician is responsible for assisting in the operations at the Rhoads Industries Advanced Training Center, supporting the manager and instructors in training operations, including welding coupon processing, maintaining inventory, and general maintenance of equipment and facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Demonstrated experience performing maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
Ability to provide and utilize personal tools necessary to perform general shop equipment maintenance.
Strong basic math, measurement, and mechanical aptitude skills.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Ability to work an on-site schedule of five 8-hour shifts per week, with flexibility to work extended shifts, overtime, or weekends as needed.
Strong time management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate professionally and effectively.

Nice To Haves

Welding experience and thermal cutting proficiency are preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates all aspects of welding coupon processing at the direction of the ATC Manager and instructors.
Cutting and preparing welding coupons for bend testing per instruction.
Maintaining coupon cutting lab, assures it is organized and cleaned after each day.
Maintains and guarantees equipment is kept in good working order and informs ATC manager of any breakdowns or safety concerns.
Conducts preventative maintenance of equipment in coupon cutting lab.
Maintains welding consumable inventory reporting to the ATC manager of items to be replenished.
Assists with supporting new welders, apprentice program and upskilling cohorts at the direction of the ATC Manager.
Performs general maintenance of equipment at the ATC.
Helps/ perform ATC upgrades directed by the ATC manager.
Additional duties as assigned.