Installation Helper - Greensboro, United States - Allen Industries Inc

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Job Summary: The position of the Installation Helper is responsible for assisting the Installer in performing customer installations according to agreed-upon project timeline and costs.

Essential Functions:

1. Assist Installer with performing customer installations according to plan:
   1. Read and interpret blueprints and art work
   2. Operate a boom truck, workout of baskets, lifts, scaffolding
   3. Climb ladders and perform work while on ladders
   4. Use and operate a wide variety of power tools, ranging from drills to jackhammers
   5. Perform electrode/arch welding
   6. Maintain awareness for installation issues and report to immediate supervisor
   7. Check product for completion and proper loading prior to leaving facility
   8. Perform quality checks to avoid rework on installations
2. Assist Installer with completing required documentation for each job site
   1. Complete Bill of Lading (BOL) before leaving facility
   2. Document job status by taking photographs and completing written documentation
   3. Abide by employment policies as established by principles
3. Participate in safety training and inspections
   1. Perform routine checks and maintenance on all company vehicles, equipment and tools
   2. Learn OSHA and state DOT requirements
   3. Attend safety meetings and training
   4. Maintain awareness of safety risks and bring to manager's attention
   5. Abide by all safety regulations when in Allen facilities and when working at customer site
4. General Expectations
   1. Make travel arrangements as necessary
   2. Submit expenses at least weekly
   3. Schedule maintenance/repairs to company vehicle
   4. Attend meetings and conference calls as required
   5. MUST possess a valid United States Passport

5. Follow the rules and regulations related to the safety of all employees working for the Company

1. Adherence to all mandated safety procedures including: driving policy, production area safety requirements and fire safety
2. Safety requires all employees to review materials provided by the Company related to any updates on safety procedures
3. Informs management of any safety related issues

6. Ensures safety of self and others through proper use and care of equipment/work area

1. Handles and operates all equipment in a careful and safe manner
2. Maintains tools and equipment in good working order and stores them properly
3. Keeps all work areas neat and clear of potential hazards
4. Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies:

1. Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous issues simultaneously
2. Organized, detail and results oriented
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make good decisions based on the best interests of the company
4. Strong sense of urgency to complete tasks in a timely manner
5. Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
6. Mechanical capabilities
7. Basic mathematical skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, and percentages
8. Ability to read a tape measure
9. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
10. Ability to read blue prints and interpret sign/shop drawings and specifications
11. Thoroughness/detailed
12. Time management
13. Apply personal safety measures including utilizing the correct PPE
14. Ability to use electric hand tools including a paint gun and sander
15. Ability to mix paint and learn new paint systems
16. Ability to take measurement of a job (ex: using a tape measure, steel rule, tri square)
17. Problem solving
18. Time management
19. Ability to climb ladders
20. Ability to work with fractions including adding and subtracting
21. Ability to convert inches to feet
22. General electrical experience

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to perform the following activities:

1. Standing.
2. Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
3. Sitting. Ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time.
4. Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers.
5. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
6. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
7. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
8. Light work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
9. Visual Acuity. To perform close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and visual inspection.
10. Reaching: Extending hands and arms in all direction
11. Forward bending, squatting, overhead reaching, kneeling/crawling, and climbing
12. Continuous standing
13. Lifting: Up to 70 lbs and team lifting up to 100 lbs
14. Carry and use 5 lb to 10 lb power tools or paint containers very frequently
15. Pushing and pulling
16. Moderate level of hand to eye coordination and dexterity including picking, pinching, holding, grasping and repetitive flexion/rotation

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position with overtime as required.

Travel: Up to 75% travel is required for this position including extended stays and possible weekends.

Educational Requirements:

1. Highschool diploma or GED.

Preferred Educational Requirements:

1. Technical school training or certification.

Knowledge Requirements:

1. Current driver's license and clean driving record; CDL preferred
2. Sign industry experience
3. Construction industry experience
4. Advanced computer proficiency
5. General construction methods
6. Hand tools
7. OSHA general industry standards
8. Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)
9. Electrode/arc welding

General Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Allen Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital, disability or veteran status.