Drywall 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:

• Follow instructions from foreman and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Ability to lead an apprentice on smaller projects
• Support apprentices, other carpenters, and foreman on various small/large projects
• Understanding 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:

• Job Layout
• Blueprint Reading
• Metal Siding Installation
• Overhead door repairs
• Commercial Roofing repairs
• Set Doors (Jams and swing doors)
• Door Hardware
• Flooring Installation
• Ceiling Layout and Installation
• Millwork
• Interior Painting
• 3-4 years carpentry experience in the commercial 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:

• PEMB (Pre-engineered metal building)
• Drywall finishing 
• Roof penetration and curbs
• Masonry skills
• Stick Welding
• Torch cutting
• Industrial experience
• Building Code Application
• Metal Stud Framing
• Chauffeurs License

Equipment experience:

• Aerial – Lift Operation – Boom Lift
• Aerial – Lift Operation – Scissor Lift
• Forklift Operation – Material Handling up to 5000#
• Basic Operation of trucks and equipment
• Trailer Loading and securing of construction material
• Telehandler
• Skid Steer – Material Handling
• Overhead crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO)
• Mobile crane certified and & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO – Preferred)

Tool experience:

• Wood working tools - Circular saw, hand saw, power drills, etc. 
• Metal Working tools - hand saw, bandsaw, grinders, etc.

Physical 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.
• 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.