GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY: : Layout, cut, fit sub-assemble and install piping and equipment into the product, mostly wastewater pumping systems of varying sizes. Perform repetitive and non-repetitive mechanical assembly. Using measuring skills and experience reading blueprints to prepare and assemble our products.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Observes all safety rules and regulations and keeps work area clean and orderly.
- Works from verbal instructions, general assembly and piping layouts, blueprints, sketches, bills of material, etc.
- Checks parts for identification and secure materials.
- Lays out valves, gauges, fitting, etc. per factory order and drawing.
- Safely use overhead cranes to move the product.
- Use and read tape measure for proper cuts and fittings.
- Cuts pipe and tubing to correct length with a band saw or pipe cutter.
- Threads pipe with hand or power tools.
- Assembles pipe, fittings, valves, etc. as required by instructions and in accordance with good practice.
- Installs relief vales, pressure switches, gauges, etc.
- Installs assemblies and components such as air compressors, pumps, and motors.
- Assembles pumps and comminutors.
- Performs final assembly when needed.
- Reports abnormal conditions of equipment to supervision.
EDUCATION: None required. Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly.
EXPERIENCE: 1 year experience in mechanical assembly.
SKILLS & ABILITIES: Must be able to pass a background check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to push, pull and carry materials 50-100 lbs and constant standing.
EQUIPMENT: Band saw, cutting torch, electric drill, soldering torch, tube cutters, hoist, pipe reamer, wrenches, screw drivers, chisel, file, hand threading dies and taps, power threading equipment, scale, rule, square, baking oven, required tool list, etc.
OTHER: N/A.
Skills Required
- 1 year experience in mechanical assembly
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and bills of material
- Use and operation of band saws, pipe cutters, power threading equipment, soldering/cutting torches, drills, and hand tools
- Ability to lay out and assemble piping, valves, gauges, fittings, pumps, motors, and compressors
- Ability to safely use overhead cranes and hoists
- Must be able to push, pull, and carry 50-100 lbs and stand continuously
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Able to follow verbal instructions and work from general assembly/piping layouts
What We Do
Smith & Loveless Inc. provides pre-engineered water and wastewater treatment and pumping systems for municipalities, developments, industry, and governmental facilities, protecting the world's water and people with their solutions.
