Assembly Worker

Assembles steel joist components ready for final welding; performs such work consistent with corporate mission, values and department's financial objectives.

• Sets up jigs, reads and interprets shop drawings necessary for such work.
• Moves parts into position.
• Aligns parts.
• Tack welds or clamps parts into position ready for moving along conveyor to final welding area.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor including, but not limited to, cleaning, metal scrap removal and other joist assembly-related activities.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months experience in a heavy manufacturing environment, steel industry preferred.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to stand continuously, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently reach overhead with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend crouch, or crawl.
• Climb or balance frequently.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs or more
• Close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Work near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
• Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Noise in the work environment is generally very loud.

PPEs Required

The following PPEs will be required to be worn at all times:

• Hard hat
• Metatarsal safety boots
• Safety glasses
• Ear plugs
• Tacking shield
• Welding sleeves
• Leather gloves