Steel Shop Fabricator

PDM Precast, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM Precast, Inc. is seeking a skilled tradesperson to prep, fit, cut, drill and weld structural steel assemblies to D1.1 and PDM quality tolerances. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and continuous improvement in a shop environment.

The candidate should have a 2-year trade school background, be able to read blueprints, and possess about 4 years of related experience. This is an outdoor, on-site position with long hours and varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 2 year trade school required.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• 4 years of job experience required.

Responsibilities

• Review and establish daily plans.
• Monitor inventory and submit orders as needed.
• Inspect and maintain tools, equipment and machinery.
• Read specifications or blueprints to determine locations, quantities or sizes of materials.
• Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts following blueprints and supervisor instructions.
• Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables using chains, cables or rope.
• Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces using torches or welding equipment.
• Fabricate metal parts according to blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Measure, cut and bend rebar.
• Examine work pieces and defects and ensure conformance with specifications.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Torch operation

Education

2 year trade school

Tools

Cutting torches

Welding equipment

Job description

Description

Job Overview: Prep, fit, cut, drill and weld various structural steel assemblies to D1.1 and PDM quality tolerances.

Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:

• Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners, and our communities.
• Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
• Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
• Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.

Areas of Accountability:

• Learn & understand company safety policies and procedures and promote compliance.
• Focus on increasing productivity and lowering material cost while maintaining expected levels of quality & communication with superiors.
• Assist in the transformation of the shop floor culture to one of Continuous Improvement and Accountability.
• Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance.
• Embrace and enhance a positive culture.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Review and establish daily plans.
• Monitor inventory and submit orders as needed.
• Inspect and maintain tools, equipment and machinery.
• Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
• Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
• Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
• Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
• Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Measure, cut and bend rebar.
• Examine work pieces and defects and measure work pieces to ensure conformance with specifications.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

2 year trade school

Knowledge and Skills:

Maintain and operate cutting torches, stick and wire welding equipment. Ability to read blueprints.

Experience:

4 years of job experience or

Physical:

Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours. This position works outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat.

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer