Skilled Laborer

R.J. Watson, Inc.; Village of Alden (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

R.J. Watson, Inc., a local manufacturer of bridge components, is seeking a Utility Multi-purpose position in their Fabrication department. This role offers daily variety, on-the-job training across various departments, and opportunities for developing general shop labor skills and basic equipment operation knowledge.

Benefits

Paid time-off program

Paid sick time

12 Paid Holidays per year

Employee Bonus Plan based on profits

Health Insurance Plan with HSA contributions

Optional 401(k) plan with company match

Qualifications

• 1-5 years experience in Manufacturing environment or equivalent field experience preferred.
• General knowledge of best fabrication practices.
• Ability to operate equipment such as grinders, band saws, and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist across all departments within the shop as required.
• Operate equipment including grinders and band saws.
• Participate in on-the-job training in various departments.

Skills

General shop labor skills

Knowledge of shop equipment

Crane and rigging operations

Forklift operation

Job description

Are you interested in working on high-profile bridge projects and supporting this country's infrastructure? If so, RJ Watson is a growing local manufacturer of bridge components and we are in need of a Utility Multi-purpose position to assist us in our Fabrication department. Someone that is well rounded in operating equipment such as grinders, band saws, manual mills, table saws, power tools and more, would be ideal. Having general knowledge of best fabrication practices, crane and rigging operations, and forklift operation is preferred but not required.

The Utility position is designed to provide assistance across all departments within the shop as required. On-the-job training is available in every department, which means that each day can vary based on the current production needs.

Requirements

1-5 years experience in Manufacturing environment or equivalent field experience preferred

General shop labor skills and basic knowledge of shop equipment

Benefits

· Paid time-off program

· Paid sick time – 40 hours accrued yearly

· 12 Paid Holidays per year

· Employee Bonus Plan based upon Company Net Operating Profits

· Independent Health Insurance Plan to all employees with HSA contributions depending on plan selection. Health insurance is available on the 1st of the month, following the first 90 days of employment.

· Employee paid benefits at reasonable group rates include short and long-term disability, dental and vision and life insurance. All insurance other than health is available on the 1st of the month, after 90 days of employment has been completed

· Optional 401(k) plan, with a company match. Enrollment is in accordance with the RJ Watson Summary Plan Description.