Detail Runner

About Patriot Erectors, LLC.

Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC Advanced Steel Erector. Founded in 1991, the company is located just west of Austin, Texas, with a modern 60,000-square-foot fabrication facility. With quality employees and the equipment required to handle complicated structures, Patriot strives to provide exceptional customer service to fabricate and erect structural steel facilities and non-building steel structures, focusing on quality, safety, and immense pride in every project.

At Patriot Erectors, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on our customers, employees, stakeholders, and communities. We believe in fostering self-reliance and respecting the interdependent elements of our business. Our mission is to fabricate and erect steel products that meet or exceed customer requirements without defects or accidents. We pursue a deeper understanding of market, customer, and employee needs, and we embrace values such as Safety, Teamwork, Ethics, Enthusiasm, and Leadership in all our operations.

Company Vision: Recognize a Need & Fulfill It. We actively seek steel-related opportunities, embracing challenges to deliver mutually respected, mutually beneficial outcomes. This approach supports continual growth and development for our employees and stakeholders

The right candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in Safety who will support our projects. This person will constantly be responsible for successfully integrating safety initiatives into the functional operation of the different projects by maintaining processes and procedures to prevent injuries and violations of the law or company policies and minimize the environmental impact of our operations.

Summary/Objective:

The Detail Runner supports fabrication and welding operations by moving, staging, and preparing steel materials and components throughout the shop. This role assists fitters and welders by ensuring materials are properly detailed, positioned, and available at each stage of the fabrication process while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Duties (other duties may be assigned):

• Lift, position, and remove steel workpieces to support fitting and welding operations.
• Assist fitters and welders with material handling and preparation.
• Attach chains, slings, and other approved rigging or handling equipment to materials in preparation for movement by overhead crane or jib.
• Detail beams and stage materials according to fabrication requirements and shop drawings.
• Move materials from fabrication areas to welding areas and other designated shop locations.
• Clean and maintain work areas, machines, tools, and equipment to support safe and efficient operations.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support shop operations.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Grinders, scrapers, hammers, and other handheld tools
• Chains, slings, and material handling equipment
• Overhead cranes and/or jib cranes (as trained and authorized)

Employee must be familiar with and comfortable using the tools and equipment associated with this position.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience Required :

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and/or a minimum of three (3) months of related training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and shop drawings/prints.
• Familiarity with operating overhead cranes and/or jib cranes (training or certification preferred, as applicable).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using all units of measure.
• Ability to interpret fabrication, erection, and detail prints.

Certificates and Licenses: OSHA-10 Certification.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here reflect those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position operates in a non-climate-controlled fabrication/production shop, which may include routine exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures. The noise level in the work environment can be high, requiring the regular use of hearing protection and adherence to company PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) policies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of the job. While the noise level in the work environment may vary from moderate to more extensive decibels, hearing protection is required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands outlined here represent the requirements that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and reaching.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions (heat, cold, rain) and around loud equipment.
• Ability to safely work around moving machinery, overhead cranes, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.
• Ability to visually inspect materials, tooling, and finished parts for quality and safety concerns, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include exposure to noise, dust, vibration, temperature changes, and fumes.
• Ability to maintain visual acuity and depth perception necessary for safe equipment operation, with or without reasonable accommodations. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Hours of work may change based upon the needs of the business.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What we offer:

Financial Planning

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Coverage Options
• Quarterly Financial Planning webinars
• Health savings account (HSA)

Time Off & Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Leave of Absence Programs (Tilt)

Family & Wellness

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Graig Cobb College Scholarship
• Gym membership support through affiliated partners
• Nivati EAP services offering confidential mental health support—for employees and their families, at no cost
• Access to mental health resources and counseling
• The Blue Points Program The Blue Points program rewards you for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Career

At Patriot Erectors, we believe in investing in our employees' professional development. We offer continuous learning opportunities, including Udemy training courses and leadership training for managers.

Community

We are committed to giving back to our community through various initiatives and encourage our employees to participate in volunteer activities.

What You Can Expect

• Initial call with our HR Team. You’ll connect with our Talent Acquisition Team to discuss your experience, salary expectations, and ask any initial questions you may have.
• Interview with our Hiring Team. You'll get to meet with our Hiring team for the hiring department to learn more about the role in Patriot Erectors, This is your chance to dive deeper into the role and share more about your background.
• Loop Interviews. You will have the opportunity to meet our Senior Leadership team to ensure our culture & vibe align with what you are looking for.
• Offer If all lights are green and all aligns, the HR team will reach out to provide details, and you'll receive an offer to join!

Join Us: If you are passionate about quality craftsmanship and committed to excellence, we invite you to apply and become part of the Patriot Erectors team. Together, we can make a difference in our industry and community.