Construction Laborer

Lawson Rigging; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the Construction Laborer role, offering a fantastic opportunity to start a career in the millwright field. This role involves hands-on experience in assisting with machinery installation, maintenance, and repair in various industrial settings. With a focus on safety and compliance, you'll be trained in essential skills while working outdoors and traveling frequently. The position provides competitive pay, a daily per diem for meals, and covered hotel costs, making it an attractive entry-level opportunity for those eager to learn and grow in the construction industry.

Benefits

Daily Per Diem for Meals

Covered Hotel Costs

Hands-on Training

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in welding, rigging, and fabricating is preferred.
• Willingness to learn from experienced millwrights.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment setup and machinery installation.
• Handle materials and ensure work areas are clean.
• Follow safety protocols and learn from experienced staff.

Skills

Welding

Rigging

Fabrication

Mechanical Aptitude

Physical Stamina

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Hand Tools

Job description

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Lawson Rigging & Fabrication is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in completing the process of industrial facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing, food-grade processing plants, chemicals, power and renewable energy, fertilizer facilities, commercial grain facilities, and barge loading/unloading facilities.

Lawson Rigging and Fabrication is looking to hire hardworking individuals wanting to learn and expand their career opportunities with us.

A Pre-Employment drug screen is required, and you must pass the State of Iowa and Federal requirements to be hired.

Responsibilities

General Construction typically involves assisting millwrights and other crew members in various tasks related to machinery installation, maintenance, and repair in industrial settings such as factories and construction sites. Some common responsibilities may include:

1. Assisting with Equipment Setup: Helping to assemble, install, and align machinery and equipment according to blueprints and technical specifications.
2. Material Handling: Moving and transporting heavy machinery components and parts using hand tools, forklifts, cranes, and other equipment.
3. Cleaning and Maintenance: Ensuring work areas are clean and organized, and assisting with routine maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
4. Troubleshooting: Assisting millwrights in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues with machinery and equipment.
5. Safety Compliance: Following safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
6. Learning and Development: Willingness to learn from experienced millwrights and develop skills in machinery installation, repair, and maintenance.

Experience in welding, rigging, and fabricating is preferred, but we are willing to train a dedicated person. Important qualities for someone in this role include mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and a willingness to learn. This position can be a great entry point for those looking to start a career in the millwright field, as it provides hands-on experience and opportunities for advancement with further training and experience.

The majority of the work will be done outdoors. Travel frequently and must be comfortable with heights. The position offers a $55 per diem per day (food and beverages), and hotel costs are covered.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour

Physical Demands

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to identify essential functions of a role. This job requires the employee to climb, stand, bend, squat, kneel, walk, and lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks. The employee may be required to wear appropriate PPE equipment and could occasionally be exposed to extreme temperatures, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the workplace is moderate.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction