USCS - Dry Chem

Justrite Safety Group•Wilkesboro, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence. As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority, it's our passion. Our Chemical & Environmental Safety division is a market leader, providing a wide range of essential products that ensure chemical and environmental compliance across numerous industries. We manufacture equipment designed for the secure storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials, including chemical safety cabinets, spill containment systems, and safety cans. Our comprehensive product portfolio also includes safety showers, eyewashes, and chemical labeling items, all aimed at protecting workers and assets. This holistic approach to hazardous materials management helps reduce the risk of accidents and environmental harm. The Contribution You’ll Bring to this Role: As a Dry Chemical Installer with U.S. Chemical Storage, you will install, assemble, and secure dry chemical fire-suppression system components within chemical storage buildings and containerized structures. Reporting to the Production Supervisor / Manufacturing Manager, you will complete installation work in accordance with approved drawings, manufacturer requirements, company quality standards, and applicable safety procedures. Your mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to safe, high-quality work will help ensure each unit is completed correctly and efficiently. ABOUT THE TEAM You will work closely with Production, Fabrication, Assembly, Electrical, Quality, and Engineering personnel in a manufacturing and assembly environment. The team collaborates to resolve installation issues, maintain production flow, protect system components from damage or contamination, and ensure completed work meets approved drawings, specifications, and company quality requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
Previous mechanical assembly, piping, fire-suppression, construction, fabrication, or industrial installation experience preferred.
Ability to safely operate common hand and power tools, including drills, saws, grinders, wrenches, measuring devices, and related installation equipment.
Ability to read measurements and interpret basic mechanical drawings and installation instructions.
Ability to identify common fittings, fasteners, piping components, and installation hardware.
Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience installing dry chemical or special-hazard fire-suppression systems.
Experience working with chemical storage buildings, hazardous-material storage structures, modular buildings, or containerized systems.
Knowledge of fire-protection piping and mechanical installation practices.
Familiarity with applicable NFPA requirements, manufacturer installation instructions, and workplace safety standards.
Experience working in a lean manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

Install dry chemical fire-suppression system components in chemical storage buildings and containerized structures.
Read and follow production drawings, installation diagrams, bills of material, work instructions, and equipment specifications.
Measure, locate, drill, cut, mount, and secure system components according to approved layouts.
Install piping, tubing, brackets, nozzles, tanks/cylinders, control components, and associated hardware as required by the design.
Assemble threaded, mechanical, and other approved connections using appropriate tools and installation methods.
Verify proper positioning, alignment, support, and securement of installed components.
Inspect materials and components before installation and report damaged, incorrect, or missing parts.
Perform installation quality checks and correct deficiencies before the unit proceeds to the next stage of production.
Coordinate with Electrical, Fabrication, Assembly, Quality, Engineering, and Production personnel when installation issues arise.
Maintain accurate production, inspection, and material documentation as required.
Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and in safe operating condition.
Follow established procedures for handling dry chemical agents and fire-suppression equipment.
Follow OSHA requirements, company safety policies, PPE requirements, and applicable environmental procedures.
Participate in safety meetings, training, continuous-improvement activities, and quality initiatives.
Perform other manufacturing and installation duties as assigned.