Advanced Metal Trades/Operator

Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Family, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment you're hired, to the day you retire, you're a part of our Bassett Mechanical Family.

Position Purpose

This position is a working lead Metal Trades position assuring the continuity and quality of all jobs assigned to the hydrostatic testing, ship preparation and cutting/cleaning fabrication areas in the shop.

Position Responsibilities

• Working with Project Foremen, oversee the job flow through testing, shipping and cutting/cleaning operations.
• Ensure quality and delivery expectations are being met.
• Train and lead other employee’s working in the testing, shipping, cutting/cleaning operations to safely and efficiently perform tasks and operation of tools and equipment.
• Operate cutting, threading, grooving equipment in the pipe and vessel shop.
• Grinding, cleaning and staging of incoming job material
• Blast and paint.
• Prepare vessels and pipe spools for shipping.
• The operation and swamping of all cranes, fork lift trucks and all other shop handling equipment.
• Operate company vehicles.
• Follow and communicate company safety policies.
• Maintain and promote teamwork.
• Learn, encourage, teach and support Lean initiatives and concepts.
• Lead, maintain and perform weekly 6S audit of assigned work area.
• General maintenance and preventative maintenance of cutting, testing and cleaning equipment
• Support and maintain a safe and Lean work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Summary of Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to be part of a team.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Interest and ability to learn, practice and teach Lean principles and values
• Ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to operate and teach other employees the safe operation of tools, equipment and material handling practices.
• Proven communication skills
• Stand, kneel, crouch and lift for extended periods of time.
• Work at elevated heights, confined spaces and in a fabrication shop environment.
• Willing to participate in additional training as needed for future knowledge and growth.

Direct Reports                                                                       

• None