Wells is hiring: HARDWARE ASSEMBLER in New Braunfels

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Overview

HARDWARE ASSEMBLER: Assists in the fabrication and assembly of all mounting hangers and embed placement devices for locating and suspending plates and embeds over and in precast panel formwork prior to casting.

Responsibilities

• Have the ability to work as a part of a team and have good communication skills
• Operate forklift to deliver plates
• Use drill presses, chop saws, hand drills, post-tension jack, screw guns, and grinder
• Maintain a clean work area, organized and clear of tripping hazards
• Fabricate hangers/holders for all embeds to ensure they can be placed/held in the proper locations in or over the mold
• Deliver hangers/holders with embeds attached to the table where the precast panel will be cast; ensure all pallets delivered to the tables are clearly marked
• Set chucks on/cut post-tension cables
• Cut aircraft cables with a grinder
• Cut threaded rod for lifter bolts
• Remove concrete from the wood holders
• Clean and prepare lifter cups and lifters
• Keep track of lifter/foam quantities
• Prepare panel hardware according to the blueprint
• Fix possible hardware errors on the tables
• Ensure the hardware list is complete for the panels
• General cleaning of the hardware department (weeds, garbage, broken pallets)
• Read and interpret shop tickets
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Education, Skills, And Abilities

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required
• On-the-job training is offered
• Some rebar or construction experience is preferred

Physical Requirements / Essential Functions

• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs., occasionally
• Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently
• Ability to move around for up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights frequently

Working Conditions

• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements
• Moderate to high risk of safety precautions
• Moderate to high exposure to production environment
• Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (plant specific)
• Ability to work outside year-round (plant specific)

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.