What are the responsibilities and job description for the AGAR Miscellaneous Metals Fabricator position at Houck?
*Safety Sensitive Position*
Classification:
Non-Exempt
Reports to:
Shop PM
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Miscellaneous Metals Fabricator and Installer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the layout, fabrication, and installation of custom metal components including railings, stairs, platforms, ladders, etc. This role requires experience working with steel and aluminum along with strong blueprint reading, welding, and fitting abilities.
Responsibilities
- Steel Fabrication: Fabricate custom miscellaneous metals products (stairs, railing, ladders, catwalks, etc.) using steel and aluminum based on shop drawings.
- Welding and Cutting: Operate welding equipment, cutting tools, grinders, pipe benders, and other fabrication machinery.
- Assembly and Construction: Assemble fabricated steel components in the shop, ensuring accuracy, alignment, and adherence to safety regulations.
- Installation: Install fabricated metals onsite, ensuring quality fit and alignment.
- Equipment: Working with cranes, scissors lifts, forklifts.
- Collaboration: Communicate with Shop PM, Project Managers and other team members to meet deadlines and quality standards.
- Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment both in the shop and on jobsites.
- Safety: Abides by all OSHA and Agar/Houck safety guidelines, working in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
- 3 years experienced in steel and/or aluminum fabrication of miscellaneous metals
including stairs, railing, ladders, gates, etc. - Proficient in welding. Certification a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and shop sketches.
- Comfortable working with hand tools, power tools, and fabrication machinery.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to jobsites as needed.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Competencies
- Positive attitude and work ethic.
- Able to work independently or as an active member of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Safety prioritization.
- Proficiency in tool use and understanding of their functions.
- Proper equipment selection.
- Understand and able to follow written and verbal directions.
- Judgement and decision making, time management.
- Anticipation of problems and proactive problem solving.
Physical Demands
Physical demands are based on the ability to perform the following actions throughout a 9-hour period of work 5 days a week.
- Exert oneself physically over long periods of time.
- Bend stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and other extremities.
- Use one's abdominal muscles and lower back to lift continuously over time without fatiguing.
- Exert maximum muscle force to lift, pull, or carry objects up to 100 pounds on occasion, and up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright.
- Quickly move the arms and legs.
- Make fast and repeated movements of the body, fingers and hands.
- Keep the hand and arm steady while making a movement.
- Quick, coordinated movements of one hand to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects.
- Coordinate movements of two or more limbs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
- Stand and walk throughout an extended workday.
- Use legs, hands and arms on a consistent basis for manual labor.
- Climb and/or balance yourself.
- Excellent vision skills (with or without correction) are required.
Work Environment
Shop and field to include new construction, existing buildings, residential, etc.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular Hours Monday through Friday, 7AM – 4PM
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Compensation, benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability and more, after waiting period.
Other Duties
This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change at any time.
Agar Welding & Steel, A Division of Houck Industrial, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.