Laborer 1st Class

Laborer 1st Class

Note: This position will assist the Quality Control (QC) team as needed and requires basic computer skills for tasks such as data entry, emailing, and maintaining documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.  

1. Laborers must be familiar with the duties of other craftworkers and with the materials, tools, and machinery they use. All workers in a team must collaborate to carry out assigned construction tasks efficiently. 

1. Perform general clean-up work such as: 

• Sweeping 

• Mopping 

• Repairing 

1. Prepare and maintain a clean work area at production/construction sites. 

1. Before performing any hot work, inspect the area to ensure that all flammable and combustible materials have been removed. 

1. Delivering all safety equipment (including appropriate fire extinguisher) to site. 

1. Staying stationed in the work site such that they can respond quickly to prevent fires. 

1. Conduct frequent inspections of the hot work areas during hot work to ensure the area is still safe and working conditions are favorable.  

1. Assist fitters and welders with setting up equipment like torch hoses, extension cords and welding lines before hot work begins. 

1. Conducting frequent inspections of the hot work areas during hot work to ensure area is still safe and working conditions are favorable. 

1. Reporting fires and accidents to the officer of the deck and Firewatch Coordinator immediately.  

1. Remaining in place for thirty minutes following work performed to clean the area and to ensure worksite conditions remain safe. 

Required Education & Experience: 

1. High School Diploma or GED preferred.  

1. One or more years' experience in Industrial and/or marine industry preferred.  

Working Conditions: 

1. Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and / or rainy weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. 

1. Most construction laborers do physically demanding work. Some work at great heights or outdoors in all weather conditions.  

1. Must wear hearing, eye, and other necessary protective equipment. 

1. Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved. 

Necessary Equipment Operation: 

1. Standard PPE 

Special Skills: 

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

1. High performance and a strong team player. 

1. Laborers need manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, good physical fitness, a good sense of balance, and an ability to work as a member of a team. 

1. Ability to carry out directives effectively, and on time. 

1. Having a desire to assist and clean up without the need for direction. 

1. Commitment to company values and safety program. 

* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.  If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.