Steel Crew Member

About the role

Based in Grand Rapids Michigan, Veneklasen Construction has been building great structures since 1976. Veneklasen Construction focuses on all the important things, like taking great care of our customers to help them achieve their vision while at the same time taking care of our employees, our community, and the environment. Here, people are our priority. We have been recognized as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to work for thirteen years and were named a National Best and Brightest Company in 2022. We are a growing medium-sized general contractor with a historically strong base of operations in Michigan and a growing national presence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in raising, placing, and uniting steel girders, beams, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures.
• Assist with rigging of materials to crane.
• Assist with the installation of exterior siding, roofing, and steel trim.
• Operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to: aerial boom lifts, rough terrain forklifts, and scissor lifts.
• Operate hand power tools including, but not limited to: screw gun, drill, shears, nibblers, etc.
• Unload and stage steel materials for the building.
• Use levels and laser equipment to verify alignment.
• Position steel with spud wrenches.
• Communicate with on-site foremen regarding steel progress and safety; update the foreman of any foreseeable structural issues.
• Adhere to and enforce all safety standards per the Safety & Health Manual.
• Maintain organized and clean job site throughout the project.
• Participate in and promote the safety culture.
• Maintain all necessary job-related certifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in elevated equipment and at elevated heights.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with hands on tools and to work in production and construction related situations, following instructions given both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, with accuracy and in accordance with company safety and quality standards.
• Ability to communicate in English with other employees for the purpose of hazard recognition, problem solving, or other purposes.
• Ability to work up to 12 hours a day when necessary and as determined by management.

Skills

• Construction and steel trade experience (preferred but not required).

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD