Road Crew Member (Millwright) at Ranco Fertiservice Inc – Sioux Rapids, Iowa

Works out of Sioux Rapids, Iowa to Install machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings in industrial settings. Installs, repairs, dismantles, and replaces the machinery. Consults with job foremen, production managers, and others to determine the proper installation process. Assembles machinery by fitting bearings, aligning mechanical power transmission components, field assembling to blueprints, and performs some fabrication in the field. Measures angles, lengths, distances, etc. to ensure proper fitment. Uses squares, tape measures, hand tools, welders/torches, power tools, etc. Typically works on a crew of between 2 and 5 people.

Travel is required for this position and it is common to travel for 2-3 weeks at a time. While on the road, road crew-members receive their own hotel room, meals, and are paid for their travel time. Over 40 hours is paid at time and a half. Full benefits including 401k and ESOP contributions (upon plan qualification).

Position Qualifications:

• Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Active Listening: Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Conceptual Thinking: Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.

Skills and Abilities:

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent
• Experience: No prior experience necessary
• Computer skills appreciated
• Working at heights and climbing ladders/steps is required
• Welding: Welding ability is preferred but not required
• Metal construction skills: Preferred but not required
• Mechanical skills and experience: Highly preferred but not required.

Certificates And Licenses: Must have a valid drivers license - CDL is preferred

Other requirements: Ability to safely lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds. The Job is constantly on your feet (standing/walking). Frequent handling, reaching outward and above shoulder, climbing, kneeling, and bending is required. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including a safety harness is required.

Work Environment is typically outdoors and in fertilizer plants.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Paid Weekly.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Health and Life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match.
• ESOP retirement account shares.
• Clothing allowance.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shifts
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime possible
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required) Paid while traveling!