Introduction
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Overview
Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. has an immediate need for an industrial installation crew lead to support the Machine Guarding and Industrial Wastewater Services in our Plainville, Connecticut Office. This position will support a diverse mix of projects and provide an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in several of our service areas and operating divisions.
The primary role of the crew lead will be to support and conduct field installations involving industrial projects and systems, and mostly related to custom machine guarding. The crew lead will be tasked with fabrication and mounting safeguards on industrial manufacturing machines; by conducting the work themselves and running a crew of up to 4 technicians completing the tasks with them. A typical machine guarding project will include understanding of the existing machine operations and integration of new safety controls.
This position will require hands-on work with fabrication and in field installations for complex systems and components. Manual dexterity, good technical skills, hands-on ability, project understanding, and delegation are of the upmost importance for success in this role and will be required to fill this position. The ability to read instructions represented in work plans, manuals, drawings, schematics etc. is necessary for this position. With the diverse projects and environments, training and good safety practices will be of the upmost importance while performing all field activities, and adherence to company and client regulation is a mandatory part of the position.
Health & Wellness Benefits:
- Comprehensive group medical plan
- Dental insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- Long/short term disability insurance
- Health and dependent care flexible spending account
- Onsite Fitness Center
Financial Benefits:
- 401k Plan
- Group term life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- HSA employer funding
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Work/Life Balance:
- Paid time off
- Workplace flexibility
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional Registration
- Employee Assistance program
Responsibilities
- Execution, with both technical accuracy and on-time delivery, and delegation of assigned tasks and work plans.
- Fabrication and installation of guards in industrial and manufacturing settings.
- Fabrication of brackets for mounting of equipment/sensors.
- Installation of machine guarding equipment, including drilling, threading, or tapping for mounting or anchoring.
- Perform troubleshooting of machine guards. Perform equipment installations, maintenance, and preventive maintenance as required on capital assets and production equipment.
- Read and comprehend work instructions, diagrams, and schematics.
- Work from drawings and schematics/diagrams. Use precision measuring instruments and equipment to check machines or mechanical equipment for accuracy and reliability.
- Refer difficulties to Technical Director or Project Manager.
- Compliance with internal and client specific safety standards.
- The following trainings are preferred: Lockout Tagout, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, NFPA 70e.
Requirements
- HS diploma, Technical School or equivalent.
- Basic acumen with hand tools and troubleshooting tooling.
- Fundamental skills with using powered tools (cordless tools, bandsaw, etc.) for:
- Cutting of metal, plastic, and fiberglass materials.
- Drilling/tapping straight holes.
- Making straight cuts.
- Concrete hammer drilling.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding environment. Knowledge in organizing, planning, and prioritizing work.
- Ability to work from drawings and schematic diagrams, read technical prints of some complexity, and use basic mathematics.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Adherence to safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Physical strength and stamina to perform installation and maintenance tasks.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination, mechanically inclined, and intellectually curious.
Nice-to-have:- Knowledge of repair and troubleshooting methods as applied to CNC or complex machinery such as Vertical Turn Lathe’s, milling centers, and other manufacturing capital assets.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments and equipment to check machines and equipment for accuracy and condition.
- Proficiency in welding.
The right candidate will be self-driven, self-motivated, and have great communication skills both written and verbal. Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA without Sponsorship.
Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. (Loureiro) is an employee owned (ESOP), full-service multi-disciplinary consulting firm with operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Missouri. Loureiro’ s areas of expertise include the integration of the highest quality engineering, construction, environmental health & safety, energy, laboratory analytical, and waste management services.
Loureiro Engineering Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
