Fabricates structural, rebar, railroad and miscellaneous steel products, plus steel distribution and coatings services.
Maintain/repair fabrication equipment, facilities, and handle projects on night shift.
7 days ago ago
$25 - $35
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Omaha, NE
Onsite
Company Size
270 Employees
Service Specialisms
Steel Fabrication
Construction Services
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
Healthcare
Institutional
Residential
Infrastructure
Role
Description
steel identification
mechanical tasks
equipment operation
vendor contact
data entry
troubleshooting
Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances for projects.
Walk OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift.
Perform minor/major mechanical tasks on machines.
Sit OCCASIONALLY during break, lunch periods, and to input data.
Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. PPE includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.
Climb OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY up and down steps, ladders, onto material, or onto conveyors depending on job location.
Stoop or crouch OCCASIONALLY while performing the regular job duties. The position will be held continuously for a few seconds to 15 minutes, depending upon the job.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, jib cranes, gantry cranes, conveyors, machines, and transfers in order to PM or repair them.
Reach forward FREQUENTLY to perform job duties or to retrieve tools. The employee will OCCASIONALLY be required to reach to full forward extension.
Push and pull material OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY with force of up to 50 pounds. The distance may be from a few feet to several hundred feet while pushing parts on the worktable or pushing a paint pump.
Crawl OCCASIONALLY up to 15 feet to access tools, materials, etc.
Contact vendors for supplies and recommendations.
Any other duties assigned by management (example- plow snow, sand lot, and grounds maintenance.
Input information into the Mega Mation tracking system.
Stand OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift depending on needs.
Reach overhead OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to work on forklifts, cranes, machines, building, etc.
Strategically visualize and communicate project plans and supplies needed.
Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues on equipment that is down.
Attend all meetings as required by management.
Pull hand over hand OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to pull chain through material. Force varies up to 70 pounds.
Bend OCCASIONALLY depending on task location while removing tools, components, etc.
Kneel in the commission of job duties OCCASIONALLY, depending upon the job.
Requirements
high school
forklift
cranes
dexterity
math
drawings
Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
PM machines based on PM procedures to help ensure machines run properly and efficiently.
Exposure to fumes, odors and dusts in the shop area OCCASIONALLY.
Visual ability to read and interpret schematics, manuals, etc. Safety glasses are required in the shop area.
Minimum of six months of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues
Ability to possess pride in own workmanship, demonstrate attention to detail, and work safely.
Lift weights up to 25 pounds FREQUENTLY from floor to waist, which includes the various tools, chains, valves, and various components during the 8 to 12 hour work shift.
Lift weights up to 100 pounds OCCASIONALLY from floor to waist, which includes the various motors and components during installation or removal during the 8 to 12 hour work shift.
Gross finger dexterity skills required to operate the various tools and equipment utilized in the course of standard job duties.
Exposure to solvents, greases, oils, and coolants OCCASIONALLY.
Work at heights that may range up to 40 feet.
Ability to interpret shop drawings for projects.
Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion.
Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes in a safe and proper manner. Use and understand industry and Drake-Williams Steel adopted hand signals used for crane operations.
Fine finger dexterity skills required to operate the various tools and equipment utilized in the course of standard job duties.
Ability to effectively communicate with vendors, co-workers, supervisors and managers.
Carry 100 pound weight noted above distances up to 10 feet. Lighter weights may be carried up to several hundred feet depending on job location.
Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
Consistently and reliably works scheduled hours at assigned locations.
Exposure to heat, cold, wet and humid conditions inside and/or outside of the facilities OCCASIONALLY.
Skill in using tape measure, or other measuring devices.
Ability to multi-task.
Balance OCCASIONALLY while working on machinery and climbing into and out of the manlift.
High School degree or equivalent.
Ability to pass a Drake-Williams Steel, Inc. administered test that covers shop drawing interpretation, fractional number calculations, basic geometry, etc.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1882
Year Established
The company was established in Omaha as a steam-boiler maker.
1920s Innovation
Launched Omaha Buckets
They survived the Great Depression by introducing Omaha Buckets in the 1920s.
Pivoted in 1958
Shifted to Structural Steel
A significant pivot to structural steel manufacturing in 1958 expanded their capabilities.
260K sq. ft. Facilities
Fabrication Area Size
They operate over 260,000 square feet of fabrication space with advanced facilities.
Survived the Great Depression by launching Omaha Buckets in the 1920s, then pivoted to structural steel in 1958.
Evolved through four generations of family leadership into a world-class fabrication facility with plants in NE, IA, CO.
Major projects range from institutional and healthcare buildings like TD Ameritrade HQ to rail components and bridges.
The 2011 acquisition of Mountain Steel Division broadened capabilities and geographic presence into Colorado.
Went employee-owned via ESOP in 2014, fueling modernization, robotic fabrication, and lean-manufacturing initiatives.