General Laborer

Samuel, Son & Co.; Lebanon (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. is seeking a hands-on Cleaner for a manufacturing environment in the United States. The role involves inspecting tanks, removing weld spatter, and preparing pressure vessels for finishing.

You will read safety rules, follow procedures, and work as part of a team to meet production goals. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of related experience or education and can interpret technical documents.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Good oral communication skills and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect tanks for cosmetic defects.
• Remove weld spatter, burrs and rust from pressure vessel surfaces.
• Read blueprints and finishing specifications as they relate to finishing Steel Fab products.
• Operate blasting equipment and maintain safety gear.
• Complete required paperwork related to the classification.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading comprehension

Physical stamina

Education

1 year experience in a like environment

1 year post high school education in related field

Job description

DUTIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• 1. Ability to visually inspect tanks for cosmetic defects.
• 2. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
• 3. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• 4. Must be willing to work in a team-oriented environment.
• 5. The cleaner is to remove all weld spatter, burs and rust from pressure vessel using a scraper, chisel and hammer or sander.
• 6. Cleaner is to sand any repair areas and attachments of pressure vessel.
• 7. If the vessel is to be shipped without paint, the cleaner is to wipe the vessel with cleaner and remove stickers from vessel.
• 8. Cleaner will remove rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• 9. Must be able to strip materials using steel shot, grit, Aluminum Oxide or other agent.
• 10. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and finishing specifications as they relate tofinishing Steel Fab products.
• 11. Must be able to blast exterior of product to specific profiles.
• 12. Proper usage and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
• 13. Must replenish the abrasive hopper when necessary.
• 14. Must be able to remove exhausted blasting agent from blasting room.
• 15. Will use various safety equipment related to blasting applications.
• 16. Material handling – safe operation of cranes, hoists, and forklifts as needed. Also successfully complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of the equipment.
• 17. Will be able to properly complete applicable paperwork associated with this classification.
• 18. Knowledge of and compliance with all safety and environmental requirements regarding blasting agents, their application and disposal.
• 19. Maintain a clean and neat work area.
• 20. All other duties as assigned.
• 21. Follow all policies.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• 1. Flexible and responsive with a strong teamwork orientation.
• 2. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• 3. Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
• 4. Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• 5. Ability to work well in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations.
• 6. Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed.
• 7. Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• 8. Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures.
• 9. Safety conscious behavior.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Good oral communication skills, 1 year experience in a like environment, or a minimum of 1 year post high school education in a related field.

• 1. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret receiving related documents. Ability to write reports and correspondence related to receiving. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and other employees of the organization.
• 2. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, and geometry.
• 3. Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

• Stand / walk – Frequent
• Bend / squat – Frequent
• Sitting – Occasionally
• Lifting – Frequent (0 to 50 lbs)
• Lifting _ Frequent (over 50 with assistance)
• Reaching / simple grasping – Frequent
• Push / Pulling – Frequent
• Lifting above waist / shoulders – Frequent
• Computer usage – Frequent
• Verbal Communication – Frequent

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work 100% of the time in a manufacturing setting; standing, sitting, kneeling, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Majority of work activities performed indoors in an area with temperature variations, noise, dust, and fumes.
• Occasionally working in a wet environment
• Occasional work activity is performed outdoors.

SUMMARY:

In this position employees will be expected to perform a multitude of responsibilities associated with each job listed above.

DUTIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• 1. Ability to visually inspect tanks for cosmetic defects.
• 2. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
• 3. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• 4. Must be willing to work in a team-oriented environment.
• 5. The cleaner is to remove all weld spatter, burs and rust from pressure vessel using a scraper, chisel and hammer or sander.
• 6. Cleaner is to sand any repair areas and attachments of pressure vessel.
• 7. If the vessel is to be shipped without paint, the cleaner is to wipe the vessel with cleaner and remove stickers from vessel.
• 8. Cleaner will remove rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• 9. Must be able to strip materials using steel shot, grit, Aluminum Oxide or other agent.
• 10. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and finishing specifications as they relate tofinishing Steel Fab products.
• 11. Must be able to blast exterior of product to specific profiles.
• 12. Proper usage and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
• 13. Must replenish the abrasive hopper when necessary.
• 14. Must be able to remove exhausted blasting agent from blasting room.
• 15. Will use various safety equipment related to blasting applications.
• 16. Material handling – safe operation of cranes, hoists, and forklifts as needed. Also successfully complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of the equipment.
• 17. Will be able to properly complete applicable paperwork associated with this classification.
• 18. Knowledge of and compliance with all safety and environmental requirements regarding blasting agents, their application and disposal.
• 19. Maintain a clean and neat work area.
• 20. All other duties as assigned.
• 21. Follow all policies.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• 1. Flexible and responsive with a strong teamwork orientation.
• 2. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• 3. Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
• 4. Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• 5. Ability to work well in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations.
• 6. Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed.
• 7. Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• 8. Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures.
• 9. Safety conscious behavior.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Good oral communication skills, 1 year experience in a like environment, or a minimum of 1 year post high school education in a related field.

• 1. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret receiving related documents. Ability to write reports and correspondence related to receiving. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and other employees of the organization.
• 2. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, and geometry.
• 3. Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

• Stand / walk – Frequent
• Bend / squat – Frequent
• Sitting – Occasionally
• Lifting – Frequent (0 to 50 lbs)
• Lifting _ Frequent (over 50 with assistance)
• Reaching / simple grasping – Frequent
• Push / Pulling – Frequent
• Lifting above waist / shoulders – Frequent
• Computer usage – Frequent
• Verbal Communication – Frequent

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work 100% of the time in a manufacturing setting; standing, sitting, kneeling, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Majority of work activities performed indoors in an area with temperature variations, noise, dust, and fumes.
• Occasionally working in a wet environment
• Occasional work activity is performed outdoors.

SUMMARY:

In this position employees will be expected to perform a multitude of responsibilities associated with each job listed above.

DUTIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• 1. Ability to visually inspect tanks for cosmetic defects.
• 2. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
• 3. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• 4. Must be willing to work in a team-oriented environment.
• 5. The cleaner is to remove all weld spatter, burs and rust from pressure vessel using a scraper, chisel and hammer or sander.
• 6. Cleaner is to sand any repair areas and attachments of pressure vessel.
• 7. If the vessel is to be shipped without paint, the cleaner is to wipe the vessel with cleaner and remove stickers from vessel.
• 8. Cleaner will remove rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• 9. Must be able to strip materials using steel shot, grit, Aluminum Oxide or other agent.
• 10. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and finishing specifications as they relate tofinishing Steel Fab products.
• 11. Must be able to blast exterior of product to specific profiles.
• 12. Proper usage and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
• 13. Must replenish the abrasive hopper when necessary.
• 14. Must be able to remove exhausted blasting agent from blasting room.
• 15. Will use various safety equipment related to blasting applications.
• 16. Material handling – safe operation of cranes, hoists, and forklifts as needed. Also successfully complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of the equipment.
• 17. Will be able to properly complete applicable paperwork associated with this classification.
• 18. Knowledge of and compliance with all safety and environmental requirements regarding blasting agents, their application and disposal.
• 19. Maintain a clean and neat work area.
• 20. All other duties as assigned.
• 21. Follow all policies.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• 1. Flexible and responsive with a strong teamwork orientation.
• 2. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• 3. Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
• 4. Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• 5. Ability to work well in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations.
• 6. Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed.
• 7. Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• 8. Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures.
• 9. Safety conscious behavior.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Good oral communication skills, 1 year experience in a like environment, or a minimum of 1 year post high school education in a related field.

• 1. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret receiving related documents. Ability to write reports and correspondence related to receiving. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and other employees of the organization.
• 2. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, and geometry.
• 3. Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

• Stand / walk – Frequent
• Bend / squat – Frequent
• Sitting – Occasionally
• Lifting – Frequent (0 to 50 lbs)
• Lifting _ Frequent (over 50 with assistance)
• Reaching / simple grasping – Frequent
• Push / Pulling – Frequent
• Lifting above waist / shoulders – Frequent
• Computer usage – Frequent
• Verbal Communication – Frequent

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work 100% of the time in a manufacturing setting; standing, sitting, kneeling, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Majority of work activities performed indoors in an area with temperature variations, noise, dust, and fumes.
• Occasionally working in a wet environment
• Occasional work activity is performed outdoors.

SUMMARY:

In this position employees will be expected to perform a multitude of responsibilities associated with each job listed above.