Description Description • Reads and interprets Bill of Materials and prints to obtain the correct parts for each building. • Measures and cuts cable trays with portable band saw according to prints. • Measures and cuts all threads with a chop saw according to prints. • Cad welds ground wire to ground bar. • Prepares cover plates and waveguides for installation. • Prepares vent fans and poly phasers for installation. • Interprets prints to determine appropriate location for halo grounding, cable tray, ground bars, etc. • Installs halo ground (wire around top of ceiling). • Uses crimpers and c-taps to connect wire. • Installs cover plates, waveguides and ground bars according to print. • Drills holes in ceiling and installs mounting hardware for cable tray. Installs cable tray. • Uses crimpers to install lugs to ground wires and connect ground wires to ground bar. • Installs vent fans, poly phasers and ac grills. • Aligns wave guides over designated areas of wall. Anchors to wall. Caulks around wave guide to seal. • Reads blueprints to determine placement of cable trays. • Drills holes in walls and installs mounting hardware for cable trays. Hang cable trays on ceilings. • Reads blueprints to determine appropriate grounding (wiring). Attaches fasteners along top of wall just below ceiling. • Connects wiring vertical along top of wall with fasteners. Attaches a second wire that runs horizontal and crimps wires together. • Interprets prints and Bill of Materials to determine size and type of generator required. • Threads and cuts pipe with a pipe threading machine to correct measurements. • Installs generator pan and anchors to floor. • Operates a forklift to set generator in building and anchor to floor. • Installs exhaust thimble (ladder, drill hole, caulk around it), exhaust piping and fuel lines. • Installs fire suppression systems. • Operates forklift to place generator inside building. Pushes or pulls generator into place. • Installs fire suppression systems including cylinders. Installs piping up the wall and overhead. • Interprets prints and Bill of Materials to determine size and type of AC's required. • Removes packing material from AC and prepares for installation. • Operates a forklift to pick up AC. Aligns AC to holes on building and secures with anchors. • Caulks AC and AC sleeves. • Installs flashing as required. • Installs mounting hardware on walls for air conditioners. • Operates a forklift to pick up air conditioners. Aligns in the building for installation. • Drills holes in the wall with a hammer drill and inserts mounting hardware. Tightens fasteners with a ratchet. • Aligns and installs louvers and dampers on walls of building. Requirements Requirements • Required to wear personal protective equipment, such a protective eyewear and steel-toed boots. • Exposed to seasonal temperatures throughout year. • Able to operate miscellaneous hand and power tools such as electric drill, portable band saw, chop saw, caulk gun, hammer drill, wrench, wire crimpers, wire strippers, hydraulic crimpers, pipe threaders. Also, able to operate a forklift. • Required to work for long periods of time in a standing position while installing hardware, doors, canopies, etc. • Must be able to ascend, descend and work from a ladder when mounting overhead waveguides, canopies, halo-grounding, etc. • Employee is required to stoop or crouch occasionally to install equipment close to the ground. • Required to work on knees at floor level when grounding conduit connections. Must be able to complete overhead work when installing, cable trays, fire suppression systems, grounding, etc. • Job requires bending forward to climb ladders and picking up parts in boxes. Employee is required to raise or lower objects such as block out covers and polyphasers, weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally. • Must be able to exert force up to 150 pounds often when pushing or pulling tool cart. • Job requires lifting 25 pounds frequently when lifting cable trays, ladders, etc. • May be required to lift up to 150 pounds occasionally with the assistance of another employee. • Employee must regularly pick up objects with fingers such as door hardware, nuts, bolts, screws, washers, and lugs. • Job requires clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses. • Job requires working in a dusty environment. • Exposed to such hazardous conditions as extreme noise levels and electrical, automatic and/or moving equipment.
See More Details >>We are currently seeking four Mechanical Technicians. The pay rate for this position ranges from $15.40 to $24.31 per hour, depending on experience. Key Responsibilities: • Read and interpret Bill of Materials and blueprints to obtain correct parts, determine appropriate locations for installations (e.g., halo grounding, cable tray, ground bars), and identify required generator and AC unit sizes. • Measure and cut cable trays with a portable band saw, and threads with a chop saw. • Perform Cad welding of ground wire to ground bars. • Prepare and install cover plates, waveguides, ground bars, vent fans, poly phasers, AC grills, exhaust thimbles, exhaust piping, fuel lines, fire suppression systems (including cylinders), and various mounting hardware. • Install halo grounds, connect wires using crimpers and c-taps, and attach lugs to ground wires. • Drill holes in ceilings and walls for mounting hardware and cable trays. • Align and anchor waveguides to walls, and caulk around them for sealing. • Thread and cut pipes to correct measurements using a pipe threading machine. • Install generator pans and anchor generators to the floor, often utilizing a forklift. • Remove packing material from AC units, align them to building holes, and secure them with anchors, including caulking and flashing. • Align and install louvers and dampers on building walls. Requirements: • Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear and steel-toed boots. • Comfortable working in seasonal temperatures, dusty environments, and around hazardous conditions such as extreme noise levels and moving equipment. • Proficient in operating various hand and power tools (electric drill, portable band saw, chop saw, caulk gun, hammer drill, wrench, wire crimpers, wire strippers, hydraulic crimpers, pipe threaders) and a forklift. • Capable of standing for long periods, ascending and descending ladders, working from ladders, stooping, crouching, and working on knees at floor level. • Able to perform overhead work when installing cable trays, fire suppression systems, and grounding. • Ability to bend forward, climb ladders, and pick up parts in boxes. • Must be able to raise or lower objects up to 50 pounds occasionally, exert force up to 150 pounds often (e.g., pushing/pulling tool carts), and frequently lift 25 pounds (e.g., cable trays, ladders). • May be required to lift up to 150 pounds occasionally with assistance. • Regularly pick up small objects with fingers (e.g., door hardware, nuts, bolts, screws, washers, lugs). • Possess clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses. • Job requires working in a dusty environment. • Exposed to such hazardous conditions as extreme noise levels and electrical, automatic and/or moving equipment. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.40 - $24.31 per hour Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Craftsmen Contractors is seeking workers who are competent in the areas of helping build prefabs, generators or AC’s. Duties may include hanging air conditioners, waveguides, fire suppression systems, and/or generators. At certain times you may be installing cable trays, grounding (wiring), generator exhaust systems, louvers, dampers, vent fans, ice shields, block out plates and polyphasers. All of this under limited supervision for candidates who take the initiative and possess the ability to complete and apply technical guidance given in work assignments. Pay is $15.40 - $21.45/hr. depending on experience. Job Duties: • Measure and cut cable trays with portable band saw according to prints and all threads with a chop saw according to prints. • Prepare cover plates and waveguides for installation and prepare vent fans and poly phasers for installation. • Interpret prints to determine appropriate location for halo grounding, cable tray, ground bars, etc. • Install halo ground (wire around top of ceiling). • Use crimpers and c-taps to connect wire. • Install cover plates, waveguides and ground bars according to print. • Drill holes in ceiling and installs mounting hardware for cable tray. Installs cable tray. • Install vent fans, poly phasers and ac grills. • Read blueprints to determine placement of cable trays and read blueprints to determine appropriate grounding (wiring). • Install generator pans and anchors to floor. Job Requirements: • Required to wear PPE (personal protective equipment), such a protective eyewear and steel-toed boots. • Exposed to seasonal temperatures throughout year. • Able to operate miscellaneous hand and power tools such as electric drill, portable band saw, chop saw, caulk gun, hammer drill, wrench, wire crimpers, wire strippers, hydraulic crimpers, pipe threaders. Also, able to operate a forklift. • Required to work on knees at floor level when grounding conduit connections. Must be able to complete overhead work when installing, cable trays, fire suppression systems, grounding, etc. • Job requires bending forward to climb ladders and picking up parts in boxes. • Must be able to exert force up to 150 pounds often when pushing or pulling tool cart. • Job requires lifting 50 pounds frequently when lifting cable trays, ladders, etc. • Exposed to such hazardous conditions as extreme noise levels and electrical, automatic and/or moving equipment. • Must do a face to face interview. • Will need to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen. If you meet the above requirements and are available/interested please respond to this job ad with your resume. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $15.40 - $21.45 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Health insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Minden, LA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 791,680 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with wages averaging around $750 per week in Minden, LA. The job outlook is promising, with a projected growth rate of 11% from 2023 to 2033. Trade schools, unions, and vocational programs facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with potential earnings exceeding $39,000 annually for skilled professionals.
