Field Installer

Relco, Willmar, MN, US

RELCO, a Kovalus Company, is a well-established engineering and manufacturing company located in Willmar, Minnesota. RELCO has been providing process technologies to cheese & dairy plants across the globe for the last 40 years. We are committed to delivering projects on schedule and within budget to create long‑term customer relationships.

Benefits include three weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick leave and ten paid holidays available after day one. Health benefits start the next month after your hire date, with several plans to choose from for medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits. We also offer paid life insurance, paid short‑term disability insurance, a defined 401(k) contribution that starts on day one and an employer match after one year of service.

The primary function of this position is completing assigned projects in a timely manner and within budget constraints by effectively utilizing the tools and equipment assigned.

• Accountable to ensure all safety programs and requirements are followed and fulfilled.
• Accountable to follow all quality standards, governmental regulations, and contractual requirements.

• Follow all safety procedures of the Customer & RELCO while on site.
• Keep work area clean & organized so it does not present a safety hazard.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) per Customer, RELCO, and OSHA standards.
• Attend weekly safety meetings on site.
• Report unsafe/unusual conditions and take action to correct them immediately.
• Report all job‑site accidents and injuries as required by company policy.
• Maintain & secure adequate security to protect company tools, equipment, materials, supplies, etc. from theft or damage.

• Follow all quality standards per the drawing and/or supervisor instructions.
• Ensure the quality of installation meets the design and performance requirements.
• Adhere to quality standards, governmental regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Make sure work is correct, complete, and meets required quality standards.
• Report any errors or omissions in design, fabrication, drawings, procedures, work sequence, etc. to the Construction Supervisor as soon as possible for direction on how to resolve the situation.
• Complete any required paperwork free from errors and in a timely manner.

• Maintain all tools, equipment, and supplies assigned, using them properly and taking care of them.
• Operate power tools required for cutting, grinding, etc.
• Use welding equipment such as heli‑arc torch, MIG setup, cutting torch, and harness.
• Use rigging equipment such as slings, chokers, shackles, winches, chain falls, come‑a‑longs, equipment dollies, etc.
• Understand & use crane signals.
• Use abrasives & other grinding/metal finishing supplies & equipment properly.
• Use pipe threading & cutting equipment properly.

• Install stainless steel equipment & process piping.
• Use measuring tools, plumb lines, squares, levels, etc. to accurately position & align piping systems, ductwork, vessels, machinery, and other process components.
• Fit up and weld pipe, tube, ductwork, field‑assembled vessels, and components.
• Understand & interpret blueprints and other forms of instructions.
• Maintain good relationships with fellow workers, contractors, and customer personnel.

• Other duties as assigned.
• Attend training in skill development & safe work habits as required.
• Assist the Construction Supervisor in training new employees.

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Orientation
• Teamwork
• Workmanship
• Hand Skills

This job operates in a food plant environment. Personal protective equipment is required. This position is required to wear a respirator during certain processes.

Must be willing to travel 90%+ of the time domestically & internationally for extended periods of time (typically 9 days on, 5 days off), residing in company‑provided lodging for trip durations.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: 1 year of experience working in a similar capacity

Must have TIG welding experience

• Strong mathematical skills