Shop Helper

The Shaw Group; Walker (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shaw Group in Louisiana is seeking an experienced crane/plant operator to prepare sites for daily work, set up and operate production equipment, and follow established guidelines. You will be responsible for adjusting machine settings, reading and interpreting instructions, and assisting with material handling on site.

This on-site role involves operating diesel/electric/steam-powered equipment, signaling for material placement, and performing routine maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and previous years of related experience.
• Minimum 6 months documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates production equipment according to guidelines and procedures.
• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately and timely.
• Move levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline or steam-powered equipment.
• Interpret signals to determine material placement.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials during installation.
• May perform routine maintenance or repairs on tools and equipment.
• Inspect crane for defects and report to supervisor.
• Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, and supplies.
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning on tools and equipment.

Skills

Reading instructions

Crane operation

Equipment setup

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crane equipment operation

Job description

Prepares site for daily work, performs all housekeeping and duties necessary for daily activities. Preferred minimum of 6 months documented field experience in chosen craft discipline. Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Move hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline or steam-powered operating equipment.
• Interprets hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed.
• May be required to manipulate equipment on unlevel working surface.
• May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing our materials and work pieces during installation.
• Maybe responsible for routine maintenance or repairs.
• Observes load hook up and determinessafetyofload.
• Manipulates crane control to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal or signal instructions.
• Inspects crane for defective parts, documents and notifies the supervisor of the defects or malfunctions.
• Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
• May be required to interpret load charts.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Typically reports to a supervisor.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Education and Experience:

• May require a high school diploma orits equivalentand previous years of related experience.

Physical Requirements:

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

Standing

C

Walking

C

F

Pushing

F

Pulling

F

Climbing

O

O

F

Stooping

F

Kneeling

F

C

Crouching

F

F

Reaching

C

C

C

Feeling

C

Vision

C

Hearing

C

Lifting (lbs)

Carrying (lbs)

0-10

C

0-10

C

10-25

F

10-25

F

25-50

O

25-50

O

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.