Hydrotester A

Samuel, Son & Co.; Lebanon (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. is seeking a skilled technician to operate hydro and pneumatic testing equipment in a manufacturing setting. The role involves safe operation, routine maintenance, and keeping comprehensive documentation of testing practices.

A high school diploma or GED with trades training and related experience are required. Candidates should be prepared to work in a team-focused environment and demonstrate the ability to read blueprints, bills of materials, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret documents such as bills of materials, blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Properly, and safely operate hydro test, and pneumatic testing equipment.
• Maintain testing equipment, and monitor the condition of testing equipment, to insure it is in safe operating condition.
• Maintain all appropriate paperwork relating to testing practices.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Reading documents

Communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED with trades training

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Properly, and safely operate hydro test, and pneumatic testing equipment.
• Maintain testing equipment, and monitor the condition of testing equipment, to insure it is in safe operating condition.
• Maintain all appropriate paperwork relating to testing practices.

DISCRETIONARY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• These requirements will only be necessary upon the request of the immediate supervisor, and other management as required.
• Hold necessary welding certifications, as required to repair pressure vessels.
• Material handling – operation of cranes, hoists, and forklifts as needed. Also successfully complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of the equipment.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• All pneumatic, and hydrotesting equipment, as provided by Steel Fab.
• All pneumatic tools, as provided.
• Safety equipment as required by Steel Fab.
• Hand tools, as provided by Steel Fab, or personally owned by the employee.
• Various types of fillet, groove, and multi-use weld gauges.
• Must have a basic understanding of computers.
• Must have reading, writing and simple math skills.
• Must be able to read blue prints.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED with one year of trades training and at least one year of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as bills of material, blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one with other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.
• Must be willing to work in a team-oriented environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand / walk – Frequent
• Bend / squat – Frequent
• Sitting – Occasionally
• Lifting – Frequent (0 -50 lbs., if > 50 lbs. w/assistance)
• Reaching / simple grasping – Frequent
• Push / Pulling – Frequent
• Lifting above waist / shoulders – Frequent
• Computer usage – Frequent
• Verbal Communication – Frequent

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 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.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management, as required. Staffing of positions to be determined by the company. As an employee, you are required to understand the ISO system and the elements that affect your job.