Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

Welcome to the role of Shop Technician I.   In this position, you will provide general labor for a variety of projects including assembly, fabrication, and mechanical applications.  This position will be responsible for performing basic repairs, troubleshooting, and building new products according to drawings.

 

This individual should have a basic knowledge of mechanical applications and general construction trades and must become familiar with the products and services offered by Pillar Innovations. This position must be flexible and willing to work extended hours as needed and may require infrequent travel to customer sites and/or with overnight stays.  

General Duties

• Exercise safe work practices
• Perform work to complete jobs in a variety of areas
• Learn to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Maintain a clean and organized shop area
• Assist with maintaining inventory levels
• Learn to set up rigging to hoist equipment
• Prepare and layout tools and materials for jobs according to specifications
• Assist with cutting and threading pipe as needed
• Prepare finished products for shipment
• Assist with on-site installations as needed
• Learn to perform basic troubleshooting
• Load and unload trucks, tools, materials, etc. as needed
• Learn how to safely and effectively utilize a variety of hand and power tools
• Complete training to become a Competent Operator for equipment such as skid steers, lift equipment, etc. as needed

Assembly

• Learn to mount steel components, pumps, compressors, piping, etc.
• Learn to assemble pipe and tube structures
• Assemble basic structures including metal, aluminum, plastic, etc.
• Learn to assemble more complex systems such as conveyors, compressors, pump stations, ovens, etc.
• Learn to properly adhere labels, stickers, etc. per construction drawings
• Organize and place items in products as needed

Fabrication

• Learn to cut and prepare finished metals
• Assist with basic welding and grinding
• Learn to identify, lay-out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications
• Assist with ensuring fabrications or assemblies conform to quality standards and specified design
• Modify existing structures for customized builds
• Learn to bend pipe and tube as needed

Mechanical

• Assist with organizing tools and materials for assembly and installation
• Learn to interpret mechanical drawings and documentation for custom machines, systems, and products
• Assist with assembling machinery using bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures
• Assist with the final assembly of systems such as air compressors, pumps, motors, instrumentation devices, etc.
• Learn to properly align equipment
• Assist with system startups and final commissioning as needed

Working Conditions

• Stand for an extended period of time
• Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / crawl / kneel
• The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Previous experience and/or education in general construction, mechanical and/or fabrication work preferred
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, within broad guidelines of procedures and goals
• Experience with various measuring devices such as straightedge, combination square, gages, tape measures, etc.
• Ability to read and follow manuals and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedure)
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and mechanical drawings
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools such as pliers, hacksaws, drills, grinders, test equipment, etc.
• Possess a solid work ethic
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, customers, and vendors
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism among co-workers and customers
• Must be dependable; trustworthy; and possess a positive and productive attitude
• Possess basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, emails, and PDF viewers)

Fabrication Qualifications

• Possess basic welding experience

Perks/Benefits 

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
• On-the-job mentoring and training
• Internal job postings
• Performance and salary reviews
• Employee feedback program
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
• Bonuses and incentives for working safely
• Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
• PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Overtime available as applicable
• Advancement through tailored employee career paths
• Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
• Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

 

AAP/EEO Statement 
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

 

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

USD $18.00/Hr.

USD $21.00/Hr.