Machine Operator Apprentice 1

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 EmployeesApprenticeship and Comprehensive Training ProgramsPaid Holidays Upon HireCompetitive Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceHSA with Employer ContributionPaid Time OffCompany Paid Short-Term Disability & Life InsuranceSafety Bonus ProgramEmployee Stock Ownership ProgramWork Travel IncentiveHoliday BonusCompany provided toolsAnd so much more!ResponsibilitiesSupport other apprentices and foreman on various projectsFollow instructions from members of your team and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently Keep the job site clean and well-organizedHandle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipmentEnsure attention to detail and follow safety standardsGain essential machine operation skills to progress within the weld/fab departmentRequirementsMechanically inclined with common hand tools (tape measure, power drills, levels, screwdrivers, etc.)Basic Math & Geometry knowledge1-2 years’ experience in the commercial/industrial setting or technical schooling experienceAbility to work effectively with all personality typesAbility to understand and carry out verbal and written instructionsSelf-directed and can work independentlyValid Driver’s LicensePreferred RequirementsTorch cutting experienceBlueprint reading experience Equipment And Tool ExperienceForklift Operation – Material handling and loading/unloading experienceTrailer loading of construction materialBasic operation of trucks and equipment (Preferred)Overhead crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO – Preferred)Use of fitting table (Preferred)Combi lifts (Preferred)Ocean beam processor (Preferred)Waterjet table (Preferred)Plasma table (Preferred)Brake press (Preferred)Automated tube bender (Preferred)Radial drill (Preferred)Pipe coper (Preferred)Cold saw (Preferred)Iron worker (Preferred)Drill press (Preferred)Hand grinders (Preferred)Fab shop electric and hand toolsRigging RequirementsMust 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 Physical RequirementsMust 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/occasionallyMust be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazardsMust 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.