Fabricator and Installer

Since 1975 Material Handling Systems' employees have enjoyed an environment that fosters high morale due to our atmosphere of hard work, respect for individuals, opportunities to develop and advance, compensation that compares favorably with others in the industry, and a safe and efficient place in which to work. Your skills, dedication, and drive, coupled with our quality products and services, will give you a successful career at Material Handling Systems, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The person will be in charge of a crew installing overhead bridge cranes and hoists. Candidates must have at least 10 years’ experience installing steel and at least 5 years as lead installer. Candidate will be responsible for making sure installations are done with the highest quality and on budget.

• Assemble and install products utilizing hand and power tools as well as experience operating heavy equipment.
• Drives trucks to transport sign materials to installation sites and loads and unloads trucks with supplies and equipment.
• Determine layout and installation procedures and measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations.
• Reviews blueprints, and identifies and prepares necessary materials and supplies for installations.
• Follows all safety guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to work at heights over 40’ safely and in confined spaces.
• Punctual and reliable attendance record.
• Able to travel for extended periods on installations.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends, when required.
• Maintain professionalism at all times while on installations.
• Willing to get CDL license
• Experience in the installation of steel beams
• Continuous welding/fabrication experience is required.
• Knowledge in fabrication consists of but is not limited to construction equipment, structural steel, trailers to complex fabrication.
• Experience with cutting, fitting, and various fabrication skills are required.
• Perform skilled tasks in the repair of metal surfaces for the purpose of ensuring safe and efficient use of items
• Apply technical expertise in determining work methods and procedures
• Install various items to complete projects safely and within established time frames
• Maintaining shop, tools, vehicle, and machinery in good working order
• Maintains welds on various items using a variety of processes to ensure the availability and functioning of required items ensuring safety
• Control downtime by performing routine maintenance and instructing workers on the proper operation of equipment at customer job sites
• Use machine shop instrumentation and equipment to fabricate, repair parts, maintain equipment parts, and supply inventories.

Hiring Requirements

Drug Screening

Background Checks

Reference Checks

Valid Driver’s License

QUALIFICATIONS

HS Diploma preferred

Minimum of 10 years with steel erection

A combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required

General knowledge of various types of equipment and the ability to work with little or no supervision is required

Willing to travel occasionally if needed

Compensation and Hours

Basis for unit of salary/pay: Hourly

Salary: Salary based on experience and aptitude of candidate

Hours per week: 40

Shift: Day/Emergency Weekend Callouts

Benefits offered:

Health Insurance (Health and Vision), 401k Plan with matching, Paid Personal Time, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Department ‘Employee Appreciation’ budget, Tuition Reimbursement, and Tool purchase program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person