Metal Trades Trainee

Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits:

Atlantic Constructors is dedicated to providing its employees and their eligible family members with a wide range of benefits. From competitive benefits to on-site wellness programs, we provide resources to support you and your family's health, well-being and happiness. We have created a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance Plans

• Dental Insurance Plan

• Vision Insurance Plan

• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching

• Health Savings Plan

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website.

Summary/Objective:

Offer an employee the opportunity to train and learn one of the highest-demand trade positions in the construction industry! Metal Trades Trainees may perform the following work assignments in and around the shop in connection with the making of pipe bends, the fabrication of piping, and fabrication of other miscellaneous products. Ideal candidate will be working under the direct supervision of the Construction Foreman, as they perform a variety of day-to-day activities in an organized manner. Training will prepare you for field work as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Unload, handle, place into stockpiles or bins the pipes, valves, fittings, etc. which will be fabricated into assemblies or formations and the loading of piping and materials on railroad cars or trucks.

• The handling of piping to and through any furnaces and the tamping or packing process for the making of bends.

• The operation and swamping of all cranes, forklift trucks, trucks and all other shop handling equipment.

• Operation of all pre-heat and stress relieving equipment.

• Refacing of flanges or operations of a nature which must be performed on a drill press, lathe, boring mill, or other machine tool.

• The manufacture of any products other than those normally accepted as pipe bends, pipe formations or welded pipe assemblies.

• Cutting, beveling, threading, bending and welding of pipe to be used for, but not limited to, such products as light stanchions, handrails, directional signs, flagpoles, pipe supports, etc.

• Threading and grooving of pipe.

• All cutting and beveling of pipe to length.

• Grinding, cleaning, blasting, painting, marking of pipe, plugging

• ends, disassembling, assembling, and protecting valves, piping, etc.

• Making and installing pipe and flange end protectors.

• Rolling and welding seams in the manufacturing of roll plate pipe which is formed by rolling or by use of dies.

• The fabrication and threading of cast iron and ductile iron spools

• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Required:

• 6-month work experience; or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience

• Commits to the company's Metal Trades Program in order to learn the specific trade, as agreed upon, through the Apprenticeship Program and/or internal Training Program

• Works well in diverse employee environment

• Works well under immediate supervision

• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment

• Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills

• Must be able to pass post-offer pre-employment drug screen, and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history)

• Must adhere to all company policy and procedures

• Must be available, and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned, t

The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:

Work Environment:

• May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, and dampness

• May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels

• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust

• May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights

Physical Demands:

• This role routinely uses construction equipment such as heavy machinery, hand and power tools

• While performing duties of the job the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms

• Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable/wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus

Travel:

• May require travel (typically not overnight)

Preferred:

• Prior military experience

• HS diploma or GED equivalent

• Previous leadership and technical experience a plus

• Career-minded individual interested in long-term construction employment