Contractor Apprentice Jobs in Michigan (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:

• Support other apprentices, craftsman, and foreman on various projects
• Follow instructions from foreman and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
•  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, power drills, levels, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Basic math and geometry
• 1-2 years’ experience working in a manufacturing, commercial or industrial setting
• 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:

• Carbon arc experience
• Suitcase mig experience
• Arc welding experience
• Torch cutting experience
• Heat straightening materials
• Blueprint reading experience 
• Chauffeur’s license/ DOT Med card 

Equipment and tool experience:

• Aerial – Lift Operation – Scissor Lift (Preferred)
• Aerial – Lift Operation – Boom Lift (Preferred)
• Forklift Operation – Material handling and loading/unloading
• Basic operation of trucks and equipment (Preferred)
• Trailer loading of material (Preferred)
• Overhead crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO – Preferred)
• Mobile crane certified & qualified (Preferred)
• Telehandler (Preferred)
• Weld tractor (Preferred)
• Portable plasma machine (Preferred)
• Combi lifts (Preferred)
• Stud welder (Preferred)
• Line burner (Preferred)
• Skid steer material handling & loading (Preferred)
• Ramset certified & qualified (Preferred)
• Hand grinders (Preferred)
• Metal Working tools - hand saw, grinders, and other shop tools

Rigging Requirements – Rigger 1 training (Preferred):

• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials
• 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

Lift Director Qualified (Preferred):

• Identify the various roles and responsibilities associated with directing a lift, planning a lift, and executing a lift. 
• Discuss proper LHE operating practices as they are related to standard and critical load handling activities. 
• Explain the requirements for signaling and communication during load handling activities. 
• Review applicable manufacturer requirements, site requirements, Federal regulations, and applicable standards for rigging equipment. 
• Discuss the procedures for procuring material handling equipment. 
• Distinguish proper vs. improper crane and rigging practices. 
• Select appropriate rigging gear based upon capacity, compatibility, compliance, and load control. 
• Discuss items to be considered before, during, and after a load handling activity. 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics and tunnels.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.

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.