Advanced Metal Trades/Operator


Job Details

Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Family, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment you're hired, to the day you retire, you're a part of our Bassett Mechanical Family.

Position Purpose

This position is a working lead Metal Trades position assuring the continuity and quality of all jobs assigned to the hydrostatic testing, ship preparation and cutting/cleaning fabrication areas in the shop.

Position Responsibilities

  • Working with Project Foremen, oversee the job flow through testing, shipping and cutting/cleaning operations.
  • Ensure quality and delivery expectations are being met.
  • Train and lead other employee's working in the testing, shipping, cutting/cleaning operations to safely and efficiently perform tasks and operation of tools and equipment.
  • Operate cutting, threading, grooving equipment in the pipe and vessel shop.
  • Grinding, cleaning and staging of incoming job material
  • Blast and paint.
  • Prepare vessels and pipe spools for shipping.
  • The operation and swamping of all cranes, fork lift trucks and all other shop handling equipment.
  • Operate company vehicles.
  • Follow and communicate company safety policies.
  • Maintain and promote teamwork.
  • Learn, encourage, teach and support Lean initiatives and concepts.
  • Lead, maintain and perform weekly 6S audit of assigned work area.
  • General maintenance and preventative maintenance of cutting, testing and cleaning equipment
  • Support and maintain a safe and Lean work environment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Summary of Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to be part of a team.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Interest and ability to learn, practice and teach Lean principles and values
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Demonstrated ability to operate and teach other employees the safe operation of tools, equipment and material handling practices.
  • Proven communication skills
  • Stand, kneel, crouch and lift for extended periods of time.
  • Work at elevated heights, confined spaces and in a fabrication shop environment.
  • Willing to participate in additional training as needed for future knowledge and growth.

Direct Reports
  • None





 Bassett Mechanical

 06/01/2024

 Kaukauna,WI