Mechanical Techs - HVAC Installers & HVAC Helpers

Craftsmen Contractors is hiring Mechanical Technicians for the Minden, La. area. This is for full-time positions working day shifts Monday through Friday. We need workers who are competent in the areas of helping build prefabs, generators, or ACs. Duties may include hanging air conditioners, waveguides, fire suppression systems, and/or generators. At certain times, you may be installing cable trays, grounding (wiring), generator exhaust systems, louvers, dampers, vent fans, ice shields, block-out plates, and polyphasers. All of this is under limited supervision for candidates who take the initiative and possess the ability to complete and apply the technical guidance given in work assignments.

Temp to permanent position for the right candidate.

Pay is $15.40 - $21.45/hour depending on experience.

Weekly pay by direct deposit.

Job Duties:

* Measure and cut cable trays with a portable band saw according to prints, and all threads with a chop saw according to prints.

* Prepare cover plates and waveguides for installation, and prepare vent fans and poly phasers for installation.

* Interpret prints to determine appropriate location for halo grounding, cable tray, ground bars, etc.

* Install halo ground (wire around the top of the ceiling).

* Use crimpers and c-taps to connect wire.

* Install cover plates, waveguides, and ground bars according to the print.

* Drill holes in the ceiling and install mounting hardware for the cable tray. Installs cable tray.

* Install vent fans, poly phasers, and AC grills.

* Read blueprints to determine placement of cable trays and read blueprints to determine appropriate grounding (wiring).

* Install generator pans and anchors to the floor.

Job Requirements:

* Required to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) and steel-toed boots.

* Exposed to seasonal temperatures throughout the year.

* Able to operate miscellaneous hand and power tools such as electric drill, portable band saw, chop saw, caulk gun, hammer drill, wrench, wire crimpers, wire strippers, hydraulic crimpers, pipe threaders. Also, able to operate a forklift.

* Required to work on knees at floor level when grounding conduit connections. Must be able to complete overhead work when installing cable trays, fire suppression systems, grounding, etc.

* The job requires bending forward to climb ladders and picking up parts in boxes.

* Must be able to exert force up to 150 pounds often when pushing or pulling the tool cart.

* Job requires lifting 50 pounds frequently when lifting cable trays, ladders, etc.

* Exposed to such hazardous conditions as extreme noise levels and electrical, automatic, and/or moving equipment.

* Must do a face-to-face interview.

* Will need to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

If you meet the above requirements and are available/interested please respond to this job ad with your resume.