Installation Crew Member at American Equipment HR LLC

American Equipment Holdings, is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people.

We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions.

Position Summary:

This is an entry level position meant to train an employee with no experience in Overhead Crane Structures, we are looking for an Installation Crew Member. The position works closely with experienced erectors to gain skills and knowledge for erecting structures and cranes. Virtually all training occurs on a jobsite during erection of systems.

Required Skills:

• Ability to communicate with employees and various business partners in a professional and courteous manner
• Able to understand oral and written communication
• Knowledge of Lock out/Tag out Process & Industrial knowledge of tools and ability to use hand and power tools is preferred
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and work outside for long periods of time.
• Additional Requirements:
• Must be able to reliably report for work at remote job sites.
• Must demonstrate quality workmanship
• Certified welding skills a plus

This position will generally learn the following skills:

Safe use of personal protective gear, hand tools, power tools, and equipment necessary for the erection of heavy steel members and steel sheet cladding of metal buildings. Raise, place, and connect steel columns, girders, and other structural members to form completed crane systems. Requires a High School diploma or equivalent. Opportunities for advancement dependent upon performance.

Tasks

While not all inclusive, the following is list of task to be performed. Activities will be performed under supervision and after required training:

• Perform all duties assigned by the Project Manager, Superintendent or Foreman.
• Engage in morning safety tailgate meeting.
• Help identify, mitigate, or eliminate hazards on the jobsite.
• Be aware of the dangers associated with hazardous atmospheres.
• Learn proper use and maintenance of various tools.
• Follow all Safety policies and procedures.
• Verify good working order of all equipment, tools, and machinery prior to use.
• Clean up job site at the end of the day and ensure all equipment is properly secure.
• Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sized of material required.
• Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.
• Erect steel frames: Connect columns, beams, girders, cee and zee secondary members with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, including cables, pulleys and hooks, to structural steel members, to ensure easy and safe movement.
• Hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
• Using hand tools, pull, push or pry structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plum bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
• Make sure all pieces are fitted properly and complete repairs as necessary.
• Must work at heights of 30 feet or higher above ground level.

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers' overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training. American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States.

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

Compensation details: 25-29 Hourly Wage

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