What are the responsibilities and job description for the Steel Fabricator position at Lower Colorado River Authority?
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Other, Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), On-site, Construction
***This is an onsite role, reporting to our Montopolis office in Austin, Texas!
LCRA is looking for a Steel Fabricator to join our team in building the crucial infrastructure of Central Texas. This role's workplace will be in Austin, Texas just minutes from downtown. As a member of our Fabrication team, you will have the opportunity to work with various sizes of metals ranging from .125 to 2" thick. You will work with a skilled team and receive valuable training through on-the-job experiences as well as set training curriculum. This position applies knowledge and experience in own subject area but is still building higher-level knowledge and skills. In this role, you will receive a moderate level of guidance and direction from supervisor, manager and/or more experienced colleagues.. If you are looking to work your way up in a great company that provides for the local community, for amazing benefits and training and to be part of our mission to enhance the lives of Central Texans, this is the job for you!
You will be trusted to:
- Perform tasks in fabricating raw steel according to blueprints and specifications for use in line towers and transmission substations, microwave towers, and other structures as needed.
- Operate overhead crane and forklift to load and unload steel. Drive a truck as necessary to deliver steel.
- Operate steel punching machinery in fabrication process. Assist with bundling of steel for shipping to designated jobs.
- Sort and bundle structural steel after galvanizing process.
- Stencil, punch, and drill holes in plate steel.
- Assist more experienced personnel to layout and fabricate raw steel into usable steel with cutting torch or other tools and to determine manner in which work is to be performed.
- Assist in the repair of shop equipment (punch press, welding equipment, etc.).
- Perform routine and repetitive tasks related to fabrication of transmission steel and substation assemblies.
- Operate handheld manual tools and power tools in performing repair.
You qualify with:
- One or more years of experience in a steel fabrication environment using equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, punch presses or relevant experience.
You are a great fit with:
- Skill in the operation of steel punching machinery, crane and forklift.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting diagrams and blueprints
- Skill in verbal and written communication
- Basic skill level in office productivity applications (such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
- Ability to work as part of a team environment
- Previous work experience in a structural iron environment with exposure to noise
- Work involves weekends, holidays or non-standard hours and call-out as necessary
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
You gain:
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Advertised: 5/01/2024 Central Daylight Time
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