Careers in Steel Fabrication & Erection

• Operate tow motor in a safe and efficient manner, complying with safety rules and regulations.
• Unload material from trucks and store material in an orderly manner.
• Manage the flow of material from preparation to shipment.
• Prepares material to be shipped.
• Maintains and operates appropriate equipment to ensure the safe transport and storage of all materials.
• Uses Software to track, check, and route orders.
• Inventory materials and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, work tables, trucks, or cranes.
• Prepares paperwork from receiving to inventory control for timely data entry.
• Executes movement of material from receiving to the yard in an efficient, effective, and safe manner.
• Performs the supplying of materials to fabrication and stages material for assembly.
• Ensures materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment and/or defective materials and notify supervisors/maintenance department.
• Operate equipment safely, and use safe work habits.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in all company training.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety rules. Conduct self at all times in a professional, ethical, and courteous manner as a representative of Steel Fab.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms; climb to heights as necessary, balance; and enter and move about facilities, stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Employees must request assistance and use appropriate equipment when necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk.
• Ability to effectively obtain and retain information.
• Ability to multi-task to above-average degree.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to talk, listen, and speak clearly.

• Safe work procedures and high safety standards are followed at all times.
• Projects are completed on time, within budget, and profitable.
• Quality standards are met for all work and materials.
• Positive employee and customer relations are maintained.

• Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges, and other structures.
• Cut, position, and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete.
• Repair older infrastructure.
• Make, weld, and cut structural metal in fabricating shops.
• Erect steel frames.
• Direct operation of cranes to move structural steel, reinforcing bars, and other materials onto and around the construction site.
• Connect steel columns, beams, and girders.
• Drill holes into steel for bolts.
• Number steel according to assembly instructions.
• Unload and stack steel.
• Attach cables to steel and then to the crane.
• Hoist steel into place in the framework.
• Position steel with connecting bars and spud wrenches.
• Work with drift pins to align the holes in the steel with the framework holes.
• Use plumb bobs, levels, and laser equipment to check alignment.
• Bolt or weld piece into place.
• Set reinforcing bars into forms to hold concrete.
• Fasten bars together with wire.
• Place spacers under rebar to lift bars off deck.
• Cut bars with metal shears and torches.
• Reinforce concrete with welded wire fabric.
• Substitute cables for rebar.
• Tighten cables with jacking equipment.
• Install stairs, handrails, or curtain walls.
• Make sure all pieces are fitted properly and complete repairs as necessary.
• Follows all company policies and procedures according to company handbook. Conducts self at all times in a professional, ethical, and courteous manner as a representative of Steel Fab Enterprises, Inc.

• Physical – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Mental – Ability to focus on an intense level. Ability to multi-task. Ability to efficiently obtain and retain detailed information.
• Mathematical – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Language – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees.
• Spatial – Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Ability to work out of town.

• Safe work procedures and high safety standards are followed at all times.
• Projects are completed on time, within budget, and profitable.
• Quality standards are met for all work and materials.
• Positive employee and customer relations are maintained.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic drawings, instructions, safety procedures, and memos. Ability to communicate with other employees of the organization.
• Basic shop math. Able to read tape measure.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where some standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms, climb to heights as necessary, balance, and enter and move about facilities, stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Employees must request assistance and use appropriate equipment when necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk.
• Ability to use hands, fingers, handle, feel, talk, and hear; enter/exit vehicle, enter and move about job sites.
• Ability to climb as necessary to inspect shop and job site conditions and equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to see and use close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Ability to talk, listen, and speak clearly.

• Safe work procedures and high safety standards are followed at all times.
• Projects are completed on time, within budget, and profitable.
• Quality standards are met for all work and materials.
• Positive employee and customer relations are maintained.

Required

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with industrial machinery.
• High level of knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• High level of knowledge of preventive maintenance on a variety of machines, overhead cranes, and welding machines.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems on different types of CNC machines and repair or replace CNC machine parts.
• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Experience with welding machinery and equipment related to industrial fabrication.
• Knowledge of equipment functions, including proper operation, computer programming, tools, and set-up.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Ability to communicate information clearly, keep accurate maintenance records, and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Preferred

• Multi-craft maintenance technician experience.
• Technical school training or 4-year college degree.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb ladders.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.
• Work in small and tight spaces in and around equipment.
• Work at heights using ladders and aerial lifts, with fall protection as required.
• Use hand and power tools and electrical test equipment.
• Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, safety-toe footwear, and hearing protection.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance.

Work Environment: Work is performed in a structural steel fabrication shop with exposure to noise, moving machinery, overhead cranes, welding fumes and arc light, dust, paint and chemicals, and seasonal heat and cold.

Steel Fab Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may change based on business needs. This document does not create an employment contract; employment with SFE is at-will.