General Laborer

 
Job Title: General Laborer / Saw & Part Cutter
Company: Firelands Fabrication
Reports to: Shop Supervisor
FLSA: Hourly

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​​​​​​​Position Summary:
The General Laborer/Saw & Part Cutter is responsible for performing various tasks in the fabrication department, including operating saws and other cutting equipment to cut parts according to specifications.

Essential Functions:

1. Operate horizontal band saws and other cutting equipment to cut metal, plastic, and other materials to specified dimensions.
2. Operate Hydraulic punch/shear equipment (Ironworker)
3. Operate Plasma plate cutting equipment
4. Grind and wire wheel steel plate
5. Operate Brake Press
6. Paint steel
7. Load/unload trucks
8. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Use of powered and powder actuated tools (grinders, magnetic drill press)
• Operating tow motor
• Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Frequent standing and walking, sometimes across rough or uneven surfaces
• Occasional climbing, sitting, kneeling, bending and overhead reaching
• Use of an oxy/acetylene cutting torch if required
• Operate overhead and jib cranes
• Physical stamina and ability to perform manual labor tasks.

Working Conditions:
The primary work location will be within a manufacturing facility equipped with modern machinery and tools. The facility is designed to provide a controlled environment for welding operations. General start and stop times vary depending on the project, normally working four (4) 10-hour days. Occasional mandatory overtime is to be expected. 

About the Company

JHI Group has two divisions, Janotta & Herner, and Firelands Fabrication.

Janotta & Herner is northern Ohio’s true design/build general contractor, headquarters in Monroeville Oh. Founded by an Architect and a Building Contractor in 1962, Janotta & Herner has embodied true Design Build Construction from the beginning. For more information, please navigate here.

Firelands Fabrication is a 72,000 SF steel fabrication shop located in New London, Oh. Firelands Fabrication is dedicated to meeting all our client’s structural and miscellaneous steel needs on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards in the industry. For more information, please navigate here.

Benefits Overview:
JHI Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with match
• HSA, FSA & Dependent Care FSA