Mechanical Helper

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company is seeking a material handler to support storage, loading, unloading, and distribution of materials across our facilities. You will work with hand tools, operate cranes as needed, and maintain accurate inventory records in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and the ability to follow production schedules while coordinating with team members to ensure timely deliveries and proper material handling.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months documented field experience in chosen craft discipline.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Plans work and selects proper tools.
• Reads production/shipping orders to determine items to move.

Responsibilities

• Stores, loads and unloads materials from storage bins, pallets, or racks.
• Opens containers using steel cutters, crowbar, or hand tools.
• Operates manual or mechanical devices and stocks inventory shelves.
• Reads orders to determine items to move or distribute.
• Moves materials to destination using conveyors or cranes with signals.
• Attaches labels and maintains inventory records.
• Performs housekeeping and follows safety guidelines.

Skills

Field experience 6 months

Attention to detail

Ability to read schedules and orders

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Crane/hoist operation knowledge

Job description

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview

Must be familiar with tools and consumables. Have the ability to hand out and receive both tools and welding wire. Knowledgeable in repairing tools. Ability to order consumables and tools and to maintain a log of distribution.

Responsibilities

• Stores, removes, loads and unloads all types of materials from storage bins, pallets, trays, racks, and vehicles that can't be handled by material handling devices
• Opens containers using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools
• Operates manual or mechanical devices and stocks inventory shelves
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination using hand-operated crane or hoist, or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination
• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order or follows oral instructions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed
• Assorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves or bins according to predetermined sequences such as size type, style, or color
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Moves materials and supplies from warehouse and prepares for delivery
• Fills requisition, work orders or request for materials, tools or stock items
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together, using banding machine and clincher
• Clamps sections of portable conveyor together or places conveyor sections on blocks or boxes to facilitate movement of materials or products
• Lifts objects by hand or using power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment, using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds, to assist machine operators
• Makes simple adjustments or repairs, such as realigning belts or replacing rollers, using hand tools.
• Assembles crates to contain products, such as machines or vehicles, using hand tools and precut lumber
• Shovels loose materials, such as sand, gravel, metals, plastics, or chemicals, into machine hoppers or into vehicles and containers, such as wheelbarrows, scrap truck, or barrels.
• Records material items received or distributed
• May maintain inventory records
• Perform routine housekeeping task to maintain work area
• Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines
• Responsible for observing and following all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties and activities as directed

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months documented field experience in chosen craft discipline
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy
• Plan work and select proper tools
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria
• Reporting unsafe conditions and practices
• Performing only those jobs on which they have been trained and/or authorized
• Has knowledge of commonly‑used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Works under immediate supervision
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager

Skills and Behaviors

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

Standing F Walking O Sitting O
Pushing 50 lb‑ft Pulling 50 lb‑ft Climbing O
Balancing O Bending Stooping O
Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O
Reaching O Handling O Fingering F
Feeling Vision Hearing
Lifting (lbs) Carrying (lbs)
0-10 0-10
10-25 10-25
25-50 50 25-50 50