Skilled Helper (Pipe Fabrication Facility)

 We are seeking a full-time Skilled Helper in our Monroe, NC pipe fabrication facility. This ideal candidate will report to the superintendent or foreman and perform semi-skilled manual labor tasks such as moving, lifting, carrying, cleaning, cutting, painting, prepping, using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work areas and equipment. Most assignments are performed under limited supervision.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance, repairs of industrial piping systems.
• Clean and prepare sites by removing debris and possible hazards; restocks supplies and materials.
•  Performs a variety of duties which may often change.
• Repeat tasks according to a set procedure.
• Assist with gathering, loading, transporting and unloading materials, tools, equipment, and supplies required for performance of work.
• Assist moving parts into position manually or by hoist, cranes, jigs, fixtures, clamps, and jacks.
• Assist in minor maintenance and cleaning activities of tools, equipment, and facility for a safe work area.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a metal fabrication facility environment.
• Capability to select correct pipe and piping components.
• Ability to expedite pipe and piping components from drawings or another format.
• Ability to cut and prep pipe and piping components to standards used in the piping industry.
• General knowledge of power tools and hand tools used in the piping trade.
• General knowledge of welding machines and welding processes used in the piping industry.
• General knowledge of equipment and hand signals used in the rigging trade. 
• OSHA 10 Construction or General Industry Certification is a Plus. 
• Mechanically inclined or individuals who would like to get into welding or pipefitting.
• Work under limited supervision.
• Follow assigned work instructions (mainly verbal).
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal diplomatically with coworkers and crafts workers. 
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn operations and equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Strength, standing, walking, sitting, lifting 50lbs, pushing, carrying 50lbs, pushing 70lbs, pulling 70lbs, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling crouching, reaching, handling, and gripping. 

Education & Experience:

Technical or vocational training in mechanical fields is preferred, but not required 

What's in it for you?

• Mon-Fri with opportunity for overtime of 10 hours/week
• Medical
• Dental 
• Vision
• HSA
• Profit Sharing
• 401K with match
• Paid Holidays
• Earned Compensation Time (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Clean and safe work environment