FEC - General Laborer

Fairbanks Morse; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Laborer to join their dynamic team in Cincinnati. This role involves maintaining and repairing various equipment and facilities, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in technical skills, including electricity, carpentry, and plumbing, along with the ability to troubleshoot effectively. Join a mission-driven company that values commitment and offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, while contributing to the support of vital naval power technology.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; knowledge of electricity, carpentry, and plumbing.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and maintenance documents.
• Good motor coordination and manual dexterity required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper use of workshop tools for cutting, bending, and welding.
• Evaluate workshop equipment for functionality and safety.
• Assist in repairs and maintenance of office appliances and facilities.

Skills

Electricity knowledge

Carpentry skills

Plumbing knowledge

Troubleshooting techniques

Manual dexterity

Ability to read documents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Federal Equipment Co, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

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Job Description

Posted Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4:59 AM

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling?For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Position Title: General Laborer

Reports To: Director of Operations

Position Summary:

Federal Equipment Company has been a leading supplier for marine deck machinery and specialized weapons and material handling systems. Through the years the company has emerged into an internationally recognized organization with extensive expertise in marine design/engineering and manufacturing of critical shipboard systems. The company, now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is rapidly growing and in need of a General Laborer. This role is responsible fixing and maintaining machines, equipment and general office appliances

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the proper use of all tools in the workshop for cutting, bending and welding of equipment
• Carryout detailed evaluation of workshop equipment to ensure that they are in good condition for proper functioning
• Assist less skilled workers in different phases of building, construction and general maintenance and review works performed by them to ensure that they are in good condition
• Carryout repairs on ceilings, floors and walls by combining plaster of spackle and painting
• Take out damaged sheets and replace them with sheet rock and finishing seams
• Inspect equipment such as refrigerators and air conditioners from time to time for proper cleaning, speed, temperature and adequate lubrication
• Ensure proper repair and finishing of doors, desks, tables, chairs and other furniture in the organization to ensure comfort of staff and visitors
• Repair and change locks in the building and perform complex lock servicing to ensure maximum safety of all people
• Evaluate other temporal or seasonal workers in a range of construction works, assign different tasks to them based on their area of specialization and transport them to and from work sites accordingly
• Ensure maximum safety of all workers under their supervision by ensuring that they observe all safety measures to the latter, and report conditions that are likely to endanger safety of workers to management for quick resolution
• Perform the installation and repairs of fire and emergency alarms and other appliances that are used to call out for help in cases of emergency.
• Adhere to company Malpractice & Ethics Policies
• Cross trains on various positions in the department
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed as stated on posted signs and in Company policy
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (Preferred) or GED
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the position of General Maintenance Technician
• Have good knowledge of electricity, carpentry and plumbing among other technical skills
• Have good knowledge of troubleshooting techniques in order to determine exact problems and tackle them accordingly
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to fractional equivalents.
• Assemblers are not required to lift more than 50 lbs. by hand will be trained on fork trucks and cranes for the larger items
• Must be able to identify and measure material
• Good motor coordination and manual dexterity
• Candidates should be familiar with and capable of using hand tools.
• Have the ability to evaluate computer related work orders in accordance with accuracy

Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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