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Job Title: Technician Job Description This role involves working both in the shop and in the field performing general labor, construction, and installation of metal and steel components. You assemble and build metal and steel panels for a variety of architectural, ornamental, and decorative projects, using hand tools, power tools, and basic machinery. The position requires flexibility to work indoors and outdoors, travel to different job sites, and start early on first shift.
Responsibilities Work in both the shop and the field performing general labor, construction, and installation of metal parts and steel panels. Assist in building and assembling metal and steel panels for a wide range of architectural, ornamental, and decorative metalwork projects. Travel to various job sites using your own vehicle to transport yourself to and from the work locations as needed. Use hand tools, power tools, and basic machinery to cut, grind, sand, polish, and prepare metal and other raw materials.
Accurately read and use a tape measure to measure materials and ensure precise cuts and fits. Operate saws and other cutting tools, including band saws and table saws, to cut wood and other raw materials for crating and fabrication. Use grinders, sanders, and other electric tools for cutting, grinding, sanding, and polishing metal components. Apply combo squares and basic layout tools to mark, measure, and prepare materials according to specifications.
Interpret blueprints to understand project requirements and ensure proper fabrication and installation of parts. Perform general clean-up duties in the facility to maintain a safe and organized work area. Crate finished parts, including building crates from wood, to prepare products for shipment or transport. Properly load and unload trucks with materials and finished products, ensuring safe handling and stacking.
Train on forklift operation and obtain certification upon becoming a permanent employee; safely operate forklifts as needed. Perform pallet wrapping and shrink wrapping of materials and finished goods for secure storage and transport. Carry out sanding and prepping of metal surfaces prior to finishing or installation. Work as a shop hand supporting production, installation, and general labor tasks as assigned.
Lift and move materials weighing 50 pounds or more in a hot, physically demanding environment. Participate in field installations at various customer sites, including commercial and residential locations. Follow all safety guidelines, including wearing required personal protective equipment and adhering to shop and site safety rules. Essential Skills Strong ability to read and use a tape measure with a high level of proficiency.
Comfort and experience using hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, and basic layout tools. Ability to safely use power tools including grinders, sanders, saws, and other electric cutting tools. Experience operating saws and other cutting tools to cut wood and raw materials, including band saws and table saws. Capability to perform grinding, polishing, and sanding on metal components.
Basic blueprint reading skills to understand measurements, layouts, and fabrication requirements. Ability to perform general labor tasks, including lifting 50+ pounds in a hot environment. Reliable access to a personal vehicle and willingness to drive to various job sites. Ability to properly load and unload trucks with materials and finished products. Willingness to train on forklift operation and obtain certification when eligible for permanent employment.
Ability to perform pallet wrapping and shrink wrapping tasks. Willingness to work first shift and start as early as 4:00 AM when needed. Openness to working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Attention to detail when measuring, cutting, and assembling metal and wood components. Ability to follow safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment, including steel-toe footwear.