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Job Description
Samuel, Son & Co. is growing! If you're looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a family run, industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitude to Samuel, Son & Co. Due to our continued success, we are seeking a General Laborer to join our team in Lebanon, VA. If you think you have what it takes to become part of our team, contact us today. Here are some of what we have to offer: Competitive compensation Paid vacation and an annual bonus Health, dental and vision insurance Pension plan with company match Opportunity for fast advancement and career growth SUMMARY: In this position employees will be expected to perform a multitude of responsibilities associated with each job listed above. DUTIES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Ability to visually inspect tanks for cosmetic defects. 2. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. 3. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. 4. Must be willing to work in a team-oriented environment. 5. The cleaner is to remove all weld spatter, burs and rust from pressure vessel using a scraper, chisel and hammer or sander. 6. Cleaner is to sand any repair areas and attachments of pressure vessel. 7. If the vessel is to be shipped without paint, the cleaner is to wipe the vessel with cleaner and remove stickers from vessel 8. Cleaner will remove rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper. 9. Must be able to strip materials using steel shot, grit, Aluminum Oxide or other agent. 10. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and finishing specifications as they relate to finishing Steel Fab products. 11. Must be able to blast exterior of product to specific profiles 12. Proper usage and maintenance of respiratory equipment. 13. Must replenish the abrasive hopper when necessary. 14.Must be able to remove exhausted blasting agent from blasting room. 15. Will use various safety equipment related to blasting applications. 16. Material handling - safe operation of cranes, hoists, and forklifts as needed. Also successfully complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of the equipment. 17. Will be able to properly complete applicable paperwork associated with this classification. 18. Knowledge of and compliance with all safety and environmental requirements regarding blasting agents, their application and disposal. 19. Maintain a clean and neat work area 20. All other duties as assigned 21. Follow all policies. EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE: 1. Flexible and responsive with a strong teamwork orientation. 2. Good verbal and written communication skills. 3. Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge. 4. Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement. 5. Ability to work well in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations. 6. Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed. 7. Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change. 8. Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures. 9. Safety conscious behavior. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Good oral communication skills, 1 year experience in a like environment, or a minimum of 1 year post high school education in a related field. 1. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret receiving related documents. Ability to write reports and correspondence related to receiving. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and other employees of the organization. 2. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, and geometry. 3. Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form. SUMMARY: In this position employees will be expected to perform a multitude of responsibilities associated with each job listed above. DUTIES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Ability to visually inspect tanks for cosmetic defects. 2. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. 3. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. 4. Must be willing to work in a team-oriented environment. 5. The cleaner is to remove all weld spatter, burs and rust from pressure vessel using a scraper, chisel and hammer or sander. 6. Cleaner is to sand any repair areas and attachments of pressure vessel. 7. If the vessel is to be shipped without paint, the cleaner is to wipe the vessel with cleaner and remove stickers from vessel 8. Cleaner will remove rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper. 9. Must be able to strip materials using steel shot, grit, Aluminum Oxide or other agent. 10. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and finishing specifications as they relate to finishing Steel Fab products. 11. Must be able to blast exterior of product to specific profiles 12. Proper usage and maintenance of respiratory equipment. 13. Must replenish the abrasive hopper when necessary. 14. Must be able to remove exhausted blasting agent from blasting room. 15. Will use various safety equipment related to blasting applications. 16. Material handling - safe operation of cranes, hoists, and forklifts as needed. Also successfully complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of the equipment. 17. Will be able to properly complete applicable paperwork associated with this classification. 18. Knowledge of and compliance with all safety and environmental requirements regarding blasting agents, their application and disposal. 19. Maintain a clean and neat work area 20. All other duties asassigned 21. Follow all policies. EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE: 1. Flexible and responsive with a strong teamwork orientation. 2. Good verbal and written communication skills. 3. Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge. 4. Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement. 5. Ability to work well in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations. 6. Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed. 7. Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change. 8. Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures. 9. Safety conscious behavior. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Good oral communication skills, 1 year experience in a like environment, or a minimum of 1 year post high school education in a related field. 1. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret receiving related documents. Ability to write reports and correspondence related to receiving. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and other employees of the organization. 2. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, and geometry. 3. Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
About Us
At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business - enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change - within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you're seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We're stronger together.
At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization
Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.
About the Team
Samuel Pressure Vessel Group is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pressure vessel solutions. We offer a wide range of capabilities in fabricating stock, custom & engineered-to-order vessel designs. Whether you need an ongoing supply program for small standard vessels or have a one-time requirement for large engineered-to-spec pressure vessels, our experienced team is ready to assist you.