Field Installer

Field Installer

Relco, Willmar, MN, Willmar, MN, US

RELCO, a Kovalus Company, is a well-established engineering and manufacturing company located in Willmar, Minnesota. RELCO has been providing process technologies to cheese & dairy plants across the globe for the last 40 years. We are committed to delivering projects on schedule and within budget to create long-term customer relationships. Our benefits offering includes three weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick & ten paid holidays available after day one. Additionally, health benefits start the next month after your hire date and you have several plans to choose from for medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits. We offer paid life insurance, paid short term disability insurance, a defined 401k contribution that starts on day one, and an employer match after one year of service.

The primary function of this position is completing assigned projects in a timely manner and within budget constraints. This role is responsible for accomplishing completed projects by effectively utilizing tools and equipment assigned.

AUTHORITY & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Accountable to ensure all safety programs and requirements are followed and fulfilled.
• Accountable to follow all quality standards, governmental regulations, and contractual requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Safety Requirements

• Follow all safety procedures of the Customer & RELCO while onsite. 
• Keep work area clean & organized so not to present a safety hazard. 
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) per Customer, RELCO, and OSHA standards. 
• Attend weekly safety meeting onsite. 
• Reports unsafe/unusual conditions & takes action to correct unsafe conditions immediately. 
• Reports all jobsite accidents and injuries as required by company policy. 
• Maintains & secures adequate security to protect company tools, equipment, materials, supplies, etc. from theft or damage. 

Quality

• Follows all quality standards per the drawing and/or supervisor instructions.
• Ensures the quality of installation meets the design and performance requirements. 
• Adheres to quality standards, governmental regulations, & contractual requirements. 
• Makes sure work is correct, complete, and meets required quality standards. 
• Reports any errors or omissions in design, fabrication, drawings, procedures, work sequence, etc. to the Construction Supervisor as soon as possible for direction on how to resolve the situation.
• Complete any required paperwork free from errors and in a timely manner. 

Equipment/Tools

• Maintains all tools, equipment, and supplies assigned by using properly and takes care of. 
• Operates power tool required for cutting, grinding, etc. 
• Properly uses welding equipment such as heli-arc torch, MIG setup, cutting torch, and harness. 
• Properly uses rigging equipment such as slings, chokers, shackles, winches, chain falls, come-a-longs, equipment dollies, etc. 
• Understands & uses crane signals. 
• Properly uses abrasives & other grinding/metal finishing supplies & equipment. 
• Properly uses pipe threading & cutting equipment. 

Onsite Installation

• Installs Stainless Steel equipment & process piping. 
• Uses various measuring tools, plumb lines, squares, levels, etc. to accurately position & align various piping systems, ductwork, vessels, machinery, and other process components. 
• Fit up and welds pipe, tube, ductwork, field-assembled vessels, and components. 
• Understands & interprets blueprints and other forms of instructions. 
• Maintains good relationships with fellow workers, contractors, and customer’s personnel. 

Other 

• Other duties as assigned. 
• Attend training in skill development & safe work habits as required. 
• Assists the Construction Supervisor in training new employees. 

COMPETENCY PROFILE

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Orientation
• Teamwork
• Workmanship
• Hand Skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a food plant environment. Personal protective equipment is required. This position is required to wear a respirator during certain processes.

TRAVEL

Must be willing to travel 90% of the time domestically & internationally for extended periods of time (typically 9 days on, 5 days off), residing in company provided lodging for trip durations.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: 1 year of experience working in similar working capacity

Knowledge: Welding degree preferred but not required

Strong mathematical skills

  COMPENSATION PACKAGE

RELCO has recently updated our benefit package that pairs with our competitive wages. Our new benefits package that includes Medical (4 plans), Dental (2 plans), Vision, Group Life and Employer Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401K, Expanded Paid Time Off, and much more.

*In addition to the above benefits, manufacturing employees receive an annual allowance of $200 for steel toe boots and $150 allowance for prescription safety glasses for every other year.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Join a team who focuses on putting safety first. We have recently celebrated 15 years without a lost time accident. Every day is a new challenge, and we are constantly seeking ways to help our team get better at what we do. If that is you, we want you on our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

This position does not support visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Kovalus offers a comprehensive package that includes: Medical (4 plan options), Dental (2 plan options) and Vision insurances; 401K (match & fixed company contribution); health savings and flexible spending accounts;  company provided basic life insurance policy with the option of selecting additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse or dependents; disability insurances (short-term policy is company paid & long-term is split between company and employee); voluntary insurance plans for accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity; business and personal travel insurance; 10 paid holidays; vacation time; sick time; employee assistance program; educational assistance program; referral bonus; bereavement leave. All benefits are subject to applicable plan and program terms (including eligibility terms) and may be subject to change.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”