Plumbing Fabrication Crew Lead

Design Mechanical – a Comfort Systems USA Company – Colorado

In Colorado we have two locations – Our corporate offices and state of the art fabrication shop in Louisville, and for our mountain region we have a shop in Breckenridge. Combined we’re nearly 300 employees and growing. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Comfort Systems USA, a $3 billion company, we have a local company feel with the backing of one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country.  

Job Title: Plumbing Fabrication Crew Lead
Department: Construction – Fabrication Shop
Reports To: Shop Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly, non-exempt, eligible for OT
Location: Louisville, CO
Wage Range: $32.00 - $36.00/ hour (salary may be adjusted based on experience level)
Benefits Include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Matching 401K, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Company Paid Life & Voluntary Spouse & Child Insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, Paid Holidays, voluntary additional insurances/benefits, and other great perks.

OVERVIEW:
The Plumbing Fabrication Crew Lead ensures proper production flow in the shop – along with the Safety of those we work with and around, the Quality of the services we provide and the realization of our Profitability goals as it specifically relates to the commercial installation, assembly, fabrication, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of mechanical HVAC systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Knowledge of all tools, equipment, and skills necessary for the complete installation of projects common to the commercial HVAC and Plumbing industries.
• Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of company equipment as well as monitoring the use and timely return or rented equipment
• Ability to operate shop equipment including grooving machines, threaders, torches, bevelers, bandsaws, and other common types of shop equipment. In depth knowledge of all areas of the shop.
• Ability to comprehend concepts and designs via shop drawings (both hand and CAD generated) and detailed plans
• Ensure we are utilizing the most current information from BIM-coordinated projects (spool maps, BOM’s)
• Receive, inventory and verify materials/equipment for fabrication
• Stage materials equipment and spool packets for fabrication in respective locations
• Prepare completed fabrication for shipping
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as, operating, maintenance, and repair manuals
• Maintaining knowledge of local/national codes and industry standards.  Ensure that all necessary inspections are made through all phases of work ensuring quality standards are being met
• Identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers 100% of the time
• Promote Design Mechanical’s business values and culture
• Promote proper use of company assets/resources – enforce each fabricator in the shop to keep up with production goals, schedule changes.
• Work directly with shop manager to review/maintain scheduled activities, and necessary manpower adjustments to meet such.
• Take an active role in the development of other team members, leading by example, and recognize/ implement training opportunities
• Delegate responsibilities, and clearly communicate expectations holding team members accountable
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected to meet the requirements of this position
• Will be responsible to periodically operate forklifts, aerial lifts, scaffolding, scissor lifts, and ladders, ensuring safe operation by self and others
• Other duties as assigned within the Plumbing/Piping Fabrication Department
• Will be responsible for ensuring all machinery, gas tanks and compressors are turned off/inoperable.
• Will be responsible for ensuring all fabricators are aware of daily tasks, after morning toolbox talks.
• Will help enforce locking away tools, when not in use.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year apprenticeship certificate or 4 years of field experience
• 10 years of experience in our field and shop, to fully understand how our flow needs to function, or what we could utilize to grow.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of HVAC and Plumbing construction practices and safety procedures
  Journeyman tools
• Reliable transportation to and from work required
• Good communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to work in and around construction job sites as well as in an office setting
• Must be able to meet deadlines and effectively and professionally communicate via phone, email, business writing, verbal and have strong listening skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license, ability to pass a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test
  

Design Mechanical, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Design Mechanical, Inc. is not open to third party solicitation or resumes for our posted FTE positions. Resumes received from third party agencies that are unsolicited will be considered complimentary.

Salary : $32 - $36