Commercial Structural Joist Technician

Work within a 70-mile radius of Quakertown, PA (Tri-State Area).

About the role

Klover is a commercial carpentry subcontractor and manufacturer of prefabricated wall panel systems founded in 1991. We install a variety of structural flooring systems including Comslab, EcoSpan, Hambro, and traditional metal decking, as well as structural steel and other add-on products for Klover Wall Panel Systems. This position requires familiarity with trade tools and the ability to read, follow, and understand blueprints, drawings, and work orders. Welding ability is a plus but not always required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measure and read height, width, length, and other proportions with a tape measure
• Assist foreman with proper layout for work to be put in place
• Fabricate or alter parts using grinders, sawzalls, shears, hammers, punches, or drills
• Join materials with PAFs, nails, screws, staples, or adhesives
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to ensure everything is level and secure
• Check work along the way to ensure it meets specification and quality standards
• Install and use rigging and hoisting equipment
• Install flooring systems according to specifications and building codes
• Maneuver units into position for installation and anchor the units
• Perform welds using stick processes for joists or deck in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions (optional)
• Work at heights with several elevated platforms
• Keep work area clean and productive
• Always exercise the proper use of PPE
• Set up and safely use company equipment
• Maintain welding certification through maintenance logs and supervisor observation

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Participation in a secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum
• 1+ year experience with floor joist, metal deck, or structural steel installation
• Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and PPE
• 1+ year experience with stick welding
• Current AWS D1.1 SMAW 3G and AWS D1.1 SMAW 4G certifications (preferred)
• AWS D1.5 SMAW 3G and 4G certifications (preferred)
• Rigging and Signaling experience (a plus)
• Basic carpentry knowledge

Skills

• Self-motivated to grow personally and professionally through ongoing education
• Conscientious with customers in meeting their needs, wants, and expectations
• Ability to adapt to changes in the internal and external environment
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills (listening, speaking, and behaving)
• Ability to focus on and meet target goals and objectives
• Ability to work effectively and productively as a member of a cross-functional team
• Proactively define and resolve problems before they become issues
• Ability to manage internal states, impulses, and resources

Work Environment

Panel installers work indoors and outdoors on various construction projects, with exposure to elements such as extreme heat (>85°F for longer than one hour), extreme cold (

Physical Requirements

• Full dexterity of hands and arms
• Lift up to 50 pounds independently
• Stand for long periods of time
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Walk for long periods of time
• Bend or twist the body
• Repeat the same movements
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to see objects both close and far away
• Ability to focus on specific sounds amid multiple noises
• Must be fit for duty and not under the influence of mind-altering or performance-altering substances

Company Standards

• Adhere to the Company safety policy and use all required Personal Protective Equipment
• Represent the Company in a positive, professional manner with fellow employees and within the communities served
• Encourage and maintain teamwork throughout the company and communicate pertinent information in a timely and effective manner
• Maintain integrity by embracing high ethical standards and adhering to company policies
• Consistently demonstrate Company Guiding Values of Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Integrity, Teamwork, and Community

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Medical Gap Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Basic Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Employee Referral Program

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday.

The following clearances, or proof of application, are required: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. Obtaining these clearances is part of the new hire process.