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General Summary

A Shop Laborer assist daily task which consist of a variety of manual labor functions and duties with fabrication.

Essential Job Functions

1. Regular and reliable attendance.
2. Prepared and on time for scheduled shift with proper PPE.
3. Responsible for Daily Shift validations.
4. Engage in morning safety tailgate meeting and communicate safety topic with crew when needed.
5. Follow and/or complete the Detailed Daily Work Plan (DDWP) and ensure crew actively participates, knows and follows each procedure.
6. Help identify hazards on the job site by being aware of the dangers associated with hazardous atmospheres.
7. Perform tasks assigned by Foreman like; mitigate or eliminate hazards on the job site, buff and grind as needed for Welder.
8. Must cut and thread pipe as needed for each project.
9. Must know how to perform the bolt-up process.
10. Responsible for maintaining the shop working areas clean and shipping and receiving
11. Learn proper use and maintenance of various tools; gas monitors, two-way radios, basic hand tools, lifting, rigging and binding equipment, shovels, slings etc.
12. Be actively involved in Behavioral Safety Process.
13. Develop knowledge of KSI PPM-SOPs and refer to the SOP Manual prior to each task.
14. Follow all KS Industries, LP safety, and customer policies and procedures.
15. Shall perform all physical and mental requirements listed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to read and write in English
Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions in English
Ability to communicate with employees and various business partners in a professional and courteous manner.
Knowledge of Lock Out/ Tag Out process
Knowledge of Stop Work Authority (SWA)
Knowledge of technology (iPads, cellphones etc.)
Ability to complete training for Behavioral Safety Process
Ability to read a tape measure
Ability to recognize and use hand and power tools
Ability to demonstrate basic safety rules
Ability to work in confined spaces for long periods at a time
Ability to be clean shaven to wear supplied air mask and work at high elevated platforms

Education and Experience

Preferably 1-2 years of related industry experience (6 months minimum) along with knowledge of tools.

Physical & Mental Requirements

Less than 1%

1% to

33%

34% to 65%

66%

to 100%

Lifting/Pulling/Jerking/Grasping/Raising/Lowering: Must be able to lift, grasp up to 50 lbs. with the use of fingers, palm and wrists to hold and/or manipulate objects (hammers, saws, pencils, pens etc.) Must be able to raise and lower objects from one level to another.

Squatting/Twisting/Bend/Reaching/Stooping/Squatting/Kneeling : Must be able to twist, squat, kneel and bend in various positions with or without objects.

Pushing : Must be able to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.

Carry/Support : Must be able to carry and provide support to objects, usually holding it in hands, arms and/or on the shoulders.

Body Positions; Supine/Seated/Standing : Must be able to work in a supine, seated or standing position.

Working Conditions: The locations vary from site to site. Work is physically demanding and requires the ability to concentrate well on the job at hand, in all types of weather. Majority of the work is construction-based work. Walking and working surface vary depending on the terrain, from flat to extreme slopes and frozen, wet, snowy and slippery conditions.

Working Hours: Normally, a full-time employee will work 40 hours per week, depending on the factors such as weather and schedules. Work schedules and hours may vary somewhat depending on specific client locations and projects. In general, applicable work schedules include 5-8’s and 4-10’s. All labor laws in reference to rest breaks and meal periods will be followed.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

KS Fabrication & Machine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. In accordance with applicable law, the Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on membership of an applicant or employee in a protected class such as race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, including breast feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, religion, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partner status), citizenship status, military service status or other consideration protected by law. The company’s policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment practices including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, terminations, and any and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

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