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This position will be working with United States government contracts, and will require proof of US citizenship. (Not just Authorization to work in the US.)

 Primary Function:

Assists in the electrical construction of shop fabricated equipment as well as field installation of electrical systems. Works with and maintains 480VAC, 120VAC, and LVLE electrical systems.  Plans layout, installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and complete new installations or modify existing infrastructure - minimizing waste of materials, maintaining NEC code, customer requirements, and Premier Technology standards.
• Read blueprints, prepare sketches, and maintain documentation of the work process and completed project.
• Troubleshoot circuitry in new and existing electrical systems, repair or recommend corrective action.
• Plan and install conduit runs, pull and terminate wiring. Wire motors, controls, lighting, switches, relays, panels, instrumentation, and other industrial complex needs. 
• A high degree of travel is strong requirement of this job.

Performs other routine duties. Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the community and the environment.  Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, licenses, and registrations
Must be a licensed electrician in the State of Idaho and capable of obtaining licenses in other states.

Other Qualifications
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The job requires frequent climbing of ladders and stairs. The employee will often lift heavy wire, pull wire through conduit, work with arms overhead, torso twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, often for extended periods; the employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move weight above 50 pounds. Long hours (12 or more) are regularly scheduled. Specific vision abilities required by this job include strong visual acuity (with or without correction), color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employee will be required wear all Personal Protective Equipment, as needed.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This position will be working with United States government contracts, and will require proof of US citizenship. (Not just Authorization to work in the US.)

Primary Function:

Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair structural, vessel, equipment, and sheet metal parts, equipment, and products. Installs machinery and equipment in industrial establishment. Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, and industrial production and processing system. Work as member of crew to raise, place, and unite girders, columns, and other structural steel members to form completed structures or structure frameworks.

 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Dismantle machines/processes, structural components, or mechanical mechanism at customer facilities  
• Perform millwright work with some degree of proficiency  
• Capable of performing pipe fitting and welding projects 
• Proficient in welding the following

          o SMAW

          o GMAW

          o FCAW

          o GTAW

          o Overlaying 

• Basic understanding of weld quality control, welding code standards and specifications, and non-destructive examination. 
• Basic understanding of Radiography (x-ray testing of welds) 
• Lay-out and fabricate stairs and handrails.  
• Fabricate, repair, and maintain sheet metal items. 
• Other duties may be assigned.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the community and the environment.  Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

This position will be working with United States government contracts, and will require proof of US citizenship. (Not just Authorization to work in the US.)

Primary Function:

Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. Able to write simple programs at the machine and with the ability to troubleshoot programs and able to manipulate programming in CAD/CAM Software modify minor aspects and repost programs as necessary.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Perform the duties of a Journeyman CNC Machinist
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Is able to write simple programs at the machine and has the ability to troubleshoot programs. Be able to manipulate programming in CAD/CAM Software modify minor aspects and repost programs as necessary.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.
• Develop set ups for upcoming work.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Be able to work with little to no supervision. Be able to mentor, coach and counsel lower level team members.
• Plans and performs a variety of machine operations utilizing numerical control machining centers to cut, shape, or form metal work pieces to specifications.
• Interprets complicated drawings, program sheets, instructions, and process sheets to determine work to be done.
• Performs a variety of milling, drilling, boring, or related operations to close and interrelated tolerances.
• Performs a variety of inspection and gauging operations to insure maintenance of quality standards and specifications.
• Performs machine maintenance
• Other duties may be assigned.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the community and the environment. Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

Associates Degree in Machining Technology and five plus year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

MasterCam experience a plus.

Ability to program machines at the machine a must.

Must understand G and M Code.

This position will be working with United States government contracts, and will require proof of US citizenship. (Not just Authorization to work in the US.)

Electrical Project Manager

Primary Function:
Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the electrical, engineering and design group. Must understand to some degree electrical estimating, electrical design and drawing, PLC and OIT programming.
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the community and the environment.  Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

It is estimated that this position requires an individual to travel 40% to 60% of the time.

 Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PLC and OIT programming experience. Electrical estimating experience and electrical design experience. Working knowledge of Auto CAD and a background in industrial control and power systems.

Other Qualifications
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This position requires some travel to meet potential customers, develop relationships and attend trade shows and conferences.  Travel expected to be around 40-60%.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Primary Function:

Estimate machining projects in terms of time required and scope of work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately estimate machining projects/RFQ’s in terms of time required and scope of work. Derive itemized lists for material and labor requirements. Work closely with the project team in each business group in determining priorities, outsourcing possibilities and “best” cost alternatives.
• Participate in pre-job, kickoff and close out meetings to review estimates.
• Must have an understanding of available tooling, knowledge of speeds/feeds, set ups and the ability to create an efficient and successful strategy for machining the part within tolerance.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and able to learn other programs as necessary.
• Initiative, self-motivation and the ability to work within a team environment is a must in order to contribute to the success of achieving a shared goal.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the community and the environment.  Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

2 years estimating experience with 5 years machining background in a CNC and Manual job shop environment.

Strong working knowledge of MasterCam programming system is a plus.

Preferred two or more years of experience in the area of metal fabrication, DOE/DOD, and/or food and mineral industries.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a very dynamic environment – must have flexibility with an ability to focus.

Other Qualifications
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is must occasionally life and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Plays a key role in project planning during the estimating and proposal phase 
• Reviews, understands and becomes an expert in the contract documents of assigned projects including drawings, specifications, commercial terms, etc.  
• Creates and maintains a robust project plan including a clear and accurate schedule, inspection and test plan, etc. 
• Coordinates with internal departments and subcontractors to ensure that the project scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements are understood, followed, and completed. 
• Continuously monitors project progress and works with stakeholders to ensure that budgets and schedules are met. 
• Communicates progress to the customer, internal stakeholders, and management.
• Manages relationships with customers during the lifespan of the project to maximize long term value. 
• Able to accurately estimate project hours from blueprints, as needed. 
• Assist with preparing proposals to submit to customers, as needed. 
• Assist in preparing preliminary project schedules, as needed. 
• Other duties may be assigned.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the community and the environment.  Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) from a four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.   Preferred experience includes time managing projects under an ASME NQA-1 quality assurance program.

Primary Function:

Directly manage and coordinate activities of Food and Beverage Services Business Unit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a business plan and sales strategy for the Food & Beverage market to achieve goals set forth by executive team
• Actively monitor business plan and sales strategy to ensure progress of goals while striving to maintain maximum profit margin; i.e. monitor competition in the market sector, make recommendations in regards to profit margins, bidding strategies, and new opportunities
• Responsible for oversite of project teams throughout project planning and execution
• Prepare budget and approve budget expenditures
• Actively manage business relationships with key accounts and develop relationships with new customers
• Effectively communicate expectations, lead, mentor and support team in order to ensure sales goals are met and that project planning and execution performance meets expectations
• Responsible for organization, development, and growth of the Food & Beverage group
• Recruit, hire, and train employees to meet business plans for the Food & Beverage group

Promote and actively embrace the concept of a collaborative and continuous improvement environment, with an emphasis on customer service, respect and candor.  Safety is a cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field; i.e Business, Engineering, etc., plus a minimum of seven years experience; or ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be willing to travel to visit customer sites and attend industry conferences
• Must have broad knowledge of the Manufacturing and/or Food & Beverage industry
• Must have proven ability to motivate teams to achieve high standards and accomplish set outcomes
• Must be able to read and analyze financial statements

Additional skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Order processing systems; Microsoft Office Suite.  Must be detail oriented, organized, excellent with communication and have superior negotiation skills.

Other Qualifications

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet – typical of what is generally found in an office setting. The employee will occasionally find it necessary to hold discussion in a manufacturing setting.  The environment is typical of that type of setting – it may be loud, cluttered, and there may be limited exposure to sparks, flame and moving equipment.

Work with Business Unit Manager – Food Division to independently manage all scale of projects. Responsible for RFQ reviews, preparation of proposals, reviewing estimates and managing the scope, schedule and budget for all phases of projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for cost, schedule and technical baseline of assigned project.
• Reviews all project bid proposals, prior to issue, as assigned.
• Reviews Purchase Order and accompanying documentation prior to, and at award of a contract for accuracy/completeness and differences from original bid documents.
• Conduct a formal contract review with appropriate Department Managers.
• Develop detailed resource loaded baseline schedules.
• Develop detailed budgets.
• Conduct periodic project team meetings.
• Primary point of contact with the client/customer.
• Prepare and submit project submittals to the customer for approval.
• Maintain accurate project schedules.
• Maintain accurate project Estimates-at Completion.
• Develop Purchase Requisitions/review purchase orders.
• Conduct project closeout activities
• Conduct a Job Closure meeting to identify/document lessons learned.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) from a four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred experience includes time managing projects in a manufacturing/fabrication/repair environment, both in the field and shop.

Proficient with computer software including Microsoft Suite. Ability to become proficient with other software is mandatory.

Must be able to travel and work extended hours, if needed.

This position will be working with United States government contracts, and will require proof of US citizenship. (Not just Authorization to work in the US.)

Provide manufacturing engineering solutions by researching technologies and recommending manufacturing plan solutions. Assist with business development opportunities by participating in the development of technical and commercial proposals which includes preliminary project manufacturing plans, schedules as well as recommended manufacturing processes and aids.  Evaluation of existing manufacturing processes and developing solutions that improve manufacturing process efficiency and flow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop/Identify project manufacturing approaches by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with production personnel.
• Participate in project planning during the estimating and proposal phase.
• Interprets customer specifications to define requirements for manufacturing planning and design for manufacturability.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and workflows to identify areas that could benefit from changes and improvements and devise new solutions to existing manufacturing problems.
• Apply working knowledge of component design and assembly to the manufacturing process.
• Create processes and procedures to help the company meet budgetary goals as well as performance quotas
• Design and development of manufacturing fixtures and mock-ups
• Conduct and coordinate design for manufacturability reviews
• Prepares technical reports as result of research and development and preventive maintenance investigations.
• Assist Welding Engineer to:
  • Conduct research and development investigations to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures, improve existing or develop new welding equipment, develop new or modify current welding methods and procedures.
  • Ensure welding documents meet customer, applicable code requirements and are being followed on the shop floor. (WPS/PQR/WPQ)

This position will be working with United States government contracts, and will require proof of US citizenship. (Not just Authorization to work in the US.)

Primary Function:
Plans and conducts activities concerned with the quality assurance of industrial processes, materials, and products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists Quality Assurance Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining quality assurance program
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective action process
• Assists quality assurance department in continuous improvement activities
• Interfaces with quality control, project managers and production personnel to assure jobs meet contract specifications
• Interfaces with customers and carries out inquiries in the project
• Participates in job meetings and helps resolve any issues that may arise
• Conducts audits of suppliers assuring compliance with regulations
• Provides guidance to company personnel on specifications, codes, and standards
• Writes and reviews technical procedures ensuring programmatic compliance
• Reviews documentation and determines compliance with regulations and job specifications
• Reviews and submits final document package for clients
• Implements and completes special projects assigned by the Quality Assurance Director

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

A four year degree or certificate from an accredited organization.

Must be willing to travel 5% of the time.

Preferred skills

• General knowledge of quality assurance
• NQA-1 code, standards, and regulations
• Sec III code, standards, and regulations
• Sec VIII code, standards and regulations
• AISC code, standards and regulations
• Lead Auditor with continuity
• Understanding of shop drawings
• Understanding of GD&T

Other Qualifications

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Primary Function:

Perform NDT to verify conformance to specified customer specifications and code requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret drawings and other documents.
• Verify that the base materials and consumable welding materials conform to the specifications and that the welding filler metals used are as specified for each base material or combination of base materials.
• Verify that the welding equipment to be used for the work is appropriate for the use with the welding procedure and has the capability to meet the applicable requirements of the welding procedure.
• Verify that the welding procedures are as specified and are qualified, and that the welding performed is performed in conformance to the applicable procedure.
• Witness performance and testing of procedure qualification tests, or supervise these activities when performed by outside agencies.
• Verify documentation of procedure qualification test results.
• Verify that welders, welding operators, and tack welders have been qualified in conformance to the applicable standards, and that they’re qualified to use the welding procedures specified for the work.
• Witness testing of the welder test assemblies and/or welding operator qualification test assemblies, or supervise these activities when performed by outside agencies.
• Verify documentation of performance qualification test results.
• Provide notification when evidence the welder's or welding operator's work does not conform to the requirements of the applicable standard.
• Provide notification when the welder's or welding operator's qualification is not current.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned to meet business plan objectives.
• Inspects materials and products for conformance to specifications using fixed or preset measuring instruments.
• Ensures materials and products are in accordance with established tolerance levels for quality and performance.
• Perform visual inspection of welded item for conformance to American Welding Society and American Society of Mechanical Engineers standards.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of a collaborative environment, with an emphasis on customer service, respect and candor.  Safety is a cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

 Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Minimum of 5 (five) years’ experience in an occupational function that has a direct relationship to welded assemblies fabricated to national or international standards and be directly involved in one or more of the following: Design, production, construction, examination, or repair. Knowledge of dimensional inspectional.
• Previous certification to the American Society of Nondestructive Testing, Visual Testing, Level II and additional nondestructive certification a plus.

Additional skills

Qualifications in accordance with and familiarity and experience with AISC 360 requirements for quality control of welding and bolting inspection

AWS CWI preferred, but not mandatory.

Familiar with SMAW, SAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW welding processes

Familiar with VT, UT, RT, MT, and PT testing processes.

This position will be working with United States government contracts, and will require proof of US citizenship. (Not just Authorization to work in the US.)

Primary Function:

Perform dimensional and functional inspection/testing in accordance with design drawings, industry standards, and customer specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program, setup and operate portable CMM and laser measuring devices
• Use design data and generate inspection plans from drawings to perform dimensional inspections of items
• Provide feedback of dimensional data and document, track and complete discrepancy reports
• Maintain and track dimensional calibrated equipment

Promote and actively embrace the concept of a collaborative environment, with an emphasis on customer service, respect and candor. Safety is a cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

• High school diploma
• Fluent in the use of precision hand tools and gages
• Experience utilizing portable CMM equipment and software
• Self-driven and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates
• Competent with operating computer software
• Able to read and interpret design drawings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent with PC DIMIS or PolyWorks inspection software
• Experience with Faro and Romer measuring equipment
• CMM programming and operation with blue print reading skills including knowledge and understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5M
• College Certificate or Degree

Primary Function:

Use computer aided drafting software to provide design and drafting support for shop fabrication and field installation projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use three-dimensional modeling software to provide detailed, accurate and timely shop and assembly drawings for the purpose of fabricating equipment in the shop or installing equipment in the field.
• Shows dimensions, material to be used, and other information necessary to make detailed drawings clear and complete.
• Prepares working drawings from sketches and design specifications.
• Provide conceptual drawings for helping estimators with the bidding process.
• Aid in the inspection of shop fabricated work for correctness of assembly and fabrication per the drawings that are produced.
• Help during the estimating process by doing material take-offs and labor estimates.
• Estimate design/drafting time for use in the bidding process.
• Provide files to the burn table for use in assembly and fabrication of shop work.
• Become involved in the design process by helping the engineers with basic engineering calculations and equipment design while producing the drawings required for the project.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of a collaborative environment, with an emphasis on customer service, respect and candor. Safety is a cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD and/or Inventor, PTC Creo preferred.

Additional skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software

Other Qualifications

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment

The majority of time the incumbent is exposed to a normal office environment. However, occasionally while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a typical manufacturing shop environment.

Assists Craftsmen engaged in fabrication of structural or sheet metal products. Engages in assigned training activities as part of the apprenticeship program. May also engage in planning, laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing structural, vessel, equipment, and sheet metal parts, equipment, and products. Installs machinery and equipment in industrial establishments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Capable of making measurements using various measuring tools.
• Capable of learning how to read blueprints.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Assembles parts by bolting and riveting.
• Can use various hand and power tools.
• Capable of solving various mathematical problems
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Lifts, positions, and removes work pieces from machines to assist in fitting and welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using TIG, MIG, submerged arc, or automatic welding equipment.
• Holds tape and rods and marks reference points to assist in layout.
• Loads, stacks, and transports stock, tools, dies, and work in process by hand or truck.
• Attaches rope or grappling equipment to work pieces to prepare work piece for moving by crane or jib.
• Cleans and scrapes metal preparatory to fabricating, welding, painting, or shipping.
• Picks up and removes scrap from work areas.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Capable of performing simple welding tasks and capable of learning new welding skills.
• Must be able to become proficient at using a oxy/fuel and plasma cutting torch.
• Must be able to become proficient at equipment installation using industrial rigging principles.
• Must be able to become proficient at threading pipe.
• Must be able to become proficient at polishing various metal.
• Performs other routine duties.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of a collaborative environment, with an emphasis on customer service, respect and candor.  Safety is a cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional skills

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a very dynamic environment – must have flexibility with an ability to focus. 

Primary Function:

Works with Estimators, Account Managers, and Business Unit Managers to accurately estimate projects and prepare proposals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes customer submitted RFQ’s including drawings, specifications, and other documents
• Performs material take-off’s of drawings and organizes required materials to send out for quotation
• Identifies qualified vendors and subcontractors and communicates with them to receive quotations as required.
• Coordinates with internal departments as required to ensure compliance with RFP requirements
• Assists Senior Estimators as needed in following up with suppliers, preparing schedules, etc.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the community and the environment.  Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

Must be able to read and understand fabrication drawings. Design or fabrication experience is preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word. Individual should have knowledge of some computer software programs; ie. Accounting/ Inventory/Manufacturing/Order/Project Management software.

Must be willing to occasionally work extended hours in order to meet proposal deadlines.

Work with Account Managers to accurately estimate projects and prepare proposals.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes customer submitted RFQ’s including drawings, specifications, and other documents.
• Develops fabrication plans, in conjunction with manufacturing engineers, in order to establish the basis of estimate for each project.
• Calculates labor, material, and other costs required to execute a given scope of work. This includes identifying qualified vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepares work breakdown structure and supports the creation of MS Project schedules.
• Prepares quotations and proposals as necessary to meet customer requirements.
• Works with Account Manager and other departments to ensure availability of necessary resources – including manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Provides support, as required, for the preparation of technical proposals.
• Presents cost estimates for internal review.
• Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine reasons for any discrepancies.
• Identifies cost trends to assist in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

Minimum of one year experience as a Materials Estimator or two years’ experience as a fabricator is required.

Must be able to read and understand fabrication drawings.

Must have an understanding of manufacturing processes in order to accurately estimate costs and lead times.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a general knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word.  Training will be provided on the specific tools used in the performance of the position.

Must be willing to occasionally work extended hours in order to meet proposal deadlines.

Primary Function:

Supports the functions of the craftspeople by issuing tools, tracking and maintaining inventory, and other functions such as receiving, delivery, maintenance and repair.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conduct housekeeping, stock shelves, assist in ordering, and maintenance of tool room area.
• Receive, track, and distribute incoming/outgoing shipments of goods.
• Inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies – including repair of damaged equipment and tools. 
• Clerical work requiring the use of computers as well as other forms of recordkeeping.
• Occasional support work in the shop is required – grinding, polishing, and material handling.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the community and the environment. Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have rudimentary computer skills.