Welder/Millwright-Lehigh Valley & Palmyra

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Reports to: Foreman/Superintendent

EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Job Description

Welder/Millwrights are responsible for installing, servicing, and maintaining industrial machinery, equipment, and systems. They also help carry out tasks as directed by the Mechanical Superintendent or Mechanical Foreman

Essential Functions:

• Install, service, and maintain industrial machinery, equipment, and systems
• Install piping and fluid handling systems
• Install, modify, and service conveyor systems
• Build, install, and modify duct systems
• Metal fabrication duties, including cutting, grinding,
• Demolition of equipment, machinery, or structures
• Steel erection or modification, including mezzanines, platforms, supports,
• Preform quality weld in both shop and field conditions.
• Have working knowledge pipe prep fit up and layout.
• Must supply personal tools.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from job sites.
• Must be able to pass all required safety training required by state and federal agencies.
• Overtime, and weekend work is regularly available.

Competencies

• Service and customer-service oriented
• Commitment to the job, demonstrated by appearance, tools, and personal pride in work
• Comprehension of blueprints, schematics, and specifications
• Ability to develop material lists and determine equipment necessary for the project
• Use of hand and power tools
• Use of measuring devices
• Carbon Steel pipe welding
• Stainless Steel Pipe welding
• Stainless Steel Sanitary tube welding.
• Ability to layout and fit pipe.
• Ability to read blueprints and Isometric drawings.
• Structural welding of (S.S., C.S., and AL.)
• Crane signaling
• Cutting tools and techniques, including oxy-acetylene torch, plasma, jet-arc,
• Experienced in machine/equipment service and repair (i.e., bearings, drives, shafts, )
• Proficient in equipment alignment and leveling techniques
• Equipment operation, including scissors and boom lifts; all-terrain, shooting boom, and industrial forklifts
• Ability to work at heights from ladders or work platforms
• Pipe bending, fitting, threading, and welding
• Understanding of different materials (S.S., C.S., Al, etc.)
• Familiarity with ductwork systems and typical installation techniques
• Operation of service trucks and non-CDL trucks
• Complete tasks independently with supervisory oversight
• Comprehends and practices safe working practices according to Company policy and customer require

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this position, the Welder/Millwright is required to perform the following actions throughout an 8-12 hour period of work for a 5-7 day work week.

• Be available for overtime and emergency call-ins
• Job will require working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year (heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns)
• Job will require employees to have personal tools with them at all
• Work from all types of ladders (step ladders up to 14',"A" frame ladders and all sizes of extension ladders and carry and relocate up to 12' step ladders by oneself).
• Employee's personal weight and personal tools cannot exceed weight limit of ladder (Class1-250 , Class 1A- 300 lbs.).
• Perform work at various heights {up to 90') from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks of other areas.
• Work in restricted areas (manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics, tanks, drums, )
• Wear personal protective equipment (steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, respirator), as required
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and
• Able to work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, overtime as required and night shift

Travel:

• Occasional overnight travel
• Within a 75 mile radius from office with radius pay, daily round trip.

Education and Experience:

• Highschool diploma or GED
• Proven experience working in the mechanical industrial field
• Individual has 5-10 years' experience and or has a knowledge base equal to a person of 5-10 years

Compensation

Hourly

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits available after waiting period.

Other Duties

This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change at any time.

Houck Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer