Starting wage $19-25

Primary Purpose of this Position:

Fabrication-

Organize and locate material in the fabrication areas to ensure that material is readily available for fitters. Ensure material on pallets are organized per job.

Processing-

Organize and locate material in the plate processing area to ensure that material is readily available for machine operators.

Ensure material is stacked securely while being transferred to the designated fabrication staging area.

Miscellaneous (up to 50% of the time).

Move material with overhead crane.

Prep material for loading.

Receive material in and help organize Boltroom.

Other duties/tasks assigned.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reporting Relationship:

• Fabrication Manager
• Production Lead
• Warehouse Coordinator

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
• Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to use independent judgment in the analysis of work requirements and the determination of alternative methods to be used within the limits of standard accepted practices.
• Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion.
• Ability to organize material.
• Ability to follow inventory procedures.
• Skill in using complex measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of steel shapes, sizes, grades and inventory storage locations and methods.
• Knowledge of DWS shop order, load, and cutting list systems and procedures.

Physical Demands:

• Stand OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY over the course of the 8 to 12-hour work shift.
• Walk OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY over the course of the 8 to 12-hour work shift.
• Sit OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY over the course of the 8 to 12-hour work shift. Sitting times will vary daily. Most sitting will be on a forklift.
• Lift weights up to 30 pounds FREQUENTLY from floor to head, which includes the various tools and blocks utilized in the process of performing the usual work duties during the 8 to 12-hour work shift.
• Lift weights up to 70 pounds OCCASIONALLY from knee to waist, which includes the various tools utilized in the process of performing the usual work duties during the 8 to 12-hour work shift.
• Carry weights noted above distances ranging from a few feet to 100 feet.
• Climb OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY up and down steps, ladders, onto material, or onto conveyors.
• Stoop or crouch OCCASIONALLY while performing the regular job duties. The position will be held continuously for a few seconds to 15 minutes, depending upon the job.
• Kneel in the commission of job duties OCCASIONALLY, depending upon the job.
• Crawl OCCASIONALLY up to 5 feet to access tools, materials, etc.
• Reach forward FREQUENTLY to perform job duties or to retrieve tools. The employee will OCCASIONALLY be required to reach to full forward extension.
• Reach overhead OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to guide material attached to the cranes, to attach the chains from the crane to the material, to locate blocks, or to saw blocks.
• Push and pull material either attached to an overhead crane or jib crane or on pallets OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to properly guide into place. Force varies up to 35 pounds.
• Pull hand over hand OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to pull chain through material. Force varies up to 70 pounds.

Non-Material Handling Demands

• Employee is expected to work 40 hours a week. However, hours including overtime and weekends may be required based on Drake-Williams Steel’s needs.
• Hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues
• Visual ability to read and interpret shop drawings. Safety glasses are required in the shop area.
• Exposure to heat, cold, wet and humid conditions in the shop area OCCASIONALLY.
• Exposure to fumes, odors and dusts in the shop area OCCASIONALLY.
• Exposure to solvents, greases, oils, and coolants OCCASIONALLY.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. PPE includes metatarsal safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.

Tools Required:

Pencil, Tape Measure, Markers, Chainsaw, Grab Hooks, Pry-Bar, Ladders, Remote Control, and Chains.

Machines Utilized:

Overhead Crane, Jib Crane, Gantry Crane, Pallets, Transfers, and Forklifts.

Experience and Education Required:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of six months of experience in a steel manufacturing or warehouse environment.

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