Steel Construction Journeyman Field Lead

Steel Construction Journeyman Field Lead

Welcome to Puri-T Welding! A rapidly growing company that launched in 2020 and is progressively moving forward. Puri-T has been a part of epic project successes for well-known contractors all over the tri cities! We are committed to teamwork and fostering healthy relationships within our company. It is our highest priority to meet and exceed our customers' expectations in everything we do.

If you are organized, prioritize safety, and want to be a part of a quickly growing company this job might be for you.

Field Lead

Job Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job.

· Oversight of job crew includes training, coaching, and mentoring

· Ensure projects are completed on time and to quality

Planning:
Developing work schedules, assigning tasks, and coordinating daily activities

Managing resources:
Ensuring that the project has the necessary staff, equipment, and material before the job begins

Safety:
Must spearhead safety for the rest of the crew. Ensuring that safety rules are followed, and training crew members on how to use equipment safely

Quality control:
Inspecting work in progress and completed jobs and addressing quality issues.

Communication:
Reporting project status to supervisors and customers when necessary, and effective communication with crew members.
· Gives progress billing reports to owners monthly or upon request

Documentation:
Completing required documentation and recording daily work

Performance:
Reviewing employee performance and reporting to management both positive and negative reports

Coordinating daily tasks according to schedule, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery and available personnel

Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors

Regularly reporting project status to supervisors, site engineers and other officials

Weld, operate machinery, and hang steel upon job demands.

Work Hours & Benefits

· This position offers an hourly rate of $25-$30

· Work hours will be Mon-Thurs 6 am-4pm. OT on Fridays is often required upon demand

· 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits package for employees!

· Company truck after probation period and demonstrated responsibility

· Annual bonus based on performance (no bonus for the first year of employment.)

· Opportunity for prevailing wage work

· Room for advancement in a small company

Field Lead Qualifications/

Skills:

· Must prioritize safety and be strict with crew on enforcement, and willing to write up team members who don't comply

· Must have a good attitude and work well with owners, peers, customers, and other trades on the job site

· Understand written contract with general contractor and enforce accordingly

Strong Verbal communication skills

High level understanding of construction projects

Mentoring and coaching

Critical thinking

Conflict resolution

Demonstrated knowledge of trade

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

Three years' minimum experience in structural steel construction

One to three years of welding experience

Heavy Equipment certifications are preferred but not required

Welding certs are preferred

Current WA state driver's license & Clean driving record

Ability to pass a drug & background test

Desired Attributes:

• Sense of urgency on important matters.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Team-oriented, collaborative, resourceful, and positive attitude.

• Ability to maintain focus on goals, combined with the flexibility to pivot when necessary.

· Takes ownership over mistakes made

Straightforward communicator

A person who can be described as cool and collected

A person who is 'always early'

Someone who has had a lead or supervisor role previously

Team motivator

Someone who would be described as a natural leader

Approachable and friendly

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

SEAA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of steel industry professionals. SEAA assists our members in their employee recruitment, hiring and training processes and we provide on-going safety and training support in effort to nurture success.