Fabricator

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• Company provided tools
• And so much more!

• Support other apprentices, other fabricators, and sr. fabricators on various projects
• Follow instructions from foreman and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Ability to lead an apprentice on smaller projects
• Understanding design layouts and blueprints
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
• Fuel and wash department vehicles

• Shop Arc experience
• Shop Mig experience
• Torch Cutting experience
• Blueprint reading
• 2-5 years' experience in the Industrial setting
• Ability to work effectively with all personality types
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Self-directed and can work independently
• Valid Driver's License

• Shop Tig experience
• Heat straightening materials
• AWS weld certifications
• Chauffeur's license/ DOT Med card

• Aerial - Lift Operation - Scissor Lift (Preferred)
• Forklift Operation - Material handling and loading/unloading
• Basic operation of trucks and equipment
• Trailer loading of material
• Overhead crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO - Preferred)
• Fitting table
• Band saw
• Pedestal disc grinder (Preferred)
• Weld tractor (Preferred)
• Portable plasma machine (Preferred)
• Stud welder (Preferred)
• Radial drill (Preferred)
• Ironworker (Preferred)
• Drill Press (Preferred)
• Line burner (Preferred)
• Ramset certified & qualified (Preferred)
• Transit level (Preferred)
• Fabrication shop tools (drills, band saw, grinders, etc.)

• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Utilize and understand the constraints of chains, synthetic, metal mesh, and wire rope slings.
• Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines
• Identifies common load configurations & positioning
• Calculate load weights
• Rigger 2 training - trains on above

• Identify the various roles and responsibilities associated with directing a lift, planning a lift, and executing a lift.
• Discuss proper LHE operating practices as they related to standard and critical load handling activities.
• Explain the requirements for signaling and communication during load handling activities.
• Review applicable manufacturer requirements, site requirements, Federal regulations, and applicable standards for rigging equipment.
• Discuss the procedures for procuring material handling equipment.
• Distinguish proper vs. improper crane and rigging practices.
• Select appropriate rigging gear based upon capacity, compatibility, compliance, and load control.
• Discuss items to be considered before, during, and after a load handling activity.

• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics and tunnels.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.