Apprentice Wire Rope Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

 We are proud to offer our employees: 

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• Company provided tools
• And so much more!

Responsibilities: 

• Transport and locate machines and equipment to the desired location according to floor plans, or as directed using forklifts, hoists, winches, cranes and other equipment.
• Responsible for installing, assembling, and, when necessary, dismantling machinery, conveyor systems, pulleys, mechanical clutches, gear boxes, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems. 
• Use micrometers and other precision measuring devices to achieve the extreme tolerances required
• Follow instructions from foreman and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Ability to lead an apprentice on smaller projects
• Support and work in tandem with team members on various small/large projects
• Read and understand design layouts and blueprints
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
• Fuel and wash department vehicles

Requirements: 

• Mechanically inclined with common hand tools (tape measure, etc.)
• Basic math and geometry knowledge
• Rigger 1 certified and qualified
• Align equipment or machinery
• Stick (Arc) welding
• Forming & grouting machine bases
• Ability to work effectively with all personality types
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Self-directed and can work independently
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Requirements: 

• Rigger 2 certified & qualified
• Chauffeur license & DOT Med card

Equipment experience: 

• Aerial – Lift Operation – Boom Lift (Preferred)
• Aerial – Lift Operation – Scissor Lift (Preferred)
• Forklift Operation – Material handling up to 140,000# (Preferred)
• Telehandler (Preferred)
• Overhead crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO – Preferred)
• Mobile crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO – Preferred)
• Lock – Out Tag – Out (Preferred)
• Transit (Preferred)
• Theodolite (Preferred)
• Shaft alignment equipment (Preferred)
• Robotic total (Station)
• Precision measuring equipment (ID/OD micrometers, calipers, dial indicators – Preferred)
• Precision laser alignment equipment
• Trailer loading and securing of material

Rigging Requirements:  

• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height. 
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment Utilize and understand the constraints of chains, synthetic, metal mesh, and wire rope slings.  
• Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines     
• Identifies common load configurations & positioning 
• Rigger 1 training – trains on above 

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and nothing herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.