Purpose: This Job Description provides a description of the duties for which the Laborer will be accountable and responsible. The intent of this Job Description is to enable the Employee to be successful within the chain of command, by promoting transparent, effective, efficient, and quality corporate operations. Other duties may be assigned to the Laborer from time to time: these additional duties will be communicated directly from the Plant Manager. If these duties are considered to be of an essential and recurring nature, and merit assigning responsibility, this Job Description will be revised accordingly.

General Description: Vital Link Inc.'s core business is in the fabrication, maintenance, and installation of jet engine test facilities and sound suppression systems. This requires that the corporation support both field and plant operations, while operating both in a commercial and military environment on a worldwide basis. The Laborer in general shall be responsible for ensuring that all assemblies and parts are properly welded and delivered to the painting/shipping department for processing.

Particular Duties: 1.

Perform all duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or technician to which the Laborer is assigned. This includes, but is not limited to material handling, abrasive metal cleaning, sweeping, washing, general helper duties for welders, fitters, machine operators, painters and sandblasters, and mechanics. 2.

Keep work area tidy and orderly. 3.

Use and maintain safety equipment as required. 4.

Clean welds and base metal as required. 5.

Ensure that all problems with equipment and machinery are promptly reported to the Maintenance Department for corrective action. Halt production on equipment and machinery if they cannot be safely operated. 6.

Responsible to ensure that all welding machines, supplies, equipment, and gear, and the weld-out area in general, are kept in a neat and orderly manner.

Training:

This must be trained in the proper use of material handling equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes. Must know and follow requirements for the proper storage and allocation of supplies and material. Must be trained to company safety requirements.

Experience:

Metal fabrication shop experience is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Standing, stooping, crouching, and bending.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical labor.
• The employee must have a full range of body movements including the use of hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, climbing, bending, reaching, and walking.
• Must have command of sight, hearing, and touch. Must hear and speak well enough to communicate all to coworkers, supervisors, and managers.
• Should be able to properly lift moderate and heavy steel parts, equipment, and supplies on a routine basis.

Working Conditions:

This position will be working primarily outdoors and in an open shop in all types of weather. This position is exposed to heavy amounts of potentially hazardous dust and fumes requiring the use of safety glasses and protective clothing is required. The noise level in the work environment is often quite high, which may often require hearing protection.

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