Mechanical Trades - Bancroft Contracting

01 Mar Mechanical Trades

Bancroft Contracting

Bancroft Contracting’s Mechanical Trades are performed on industrial and commercial construction sites. The positions require heavy physical work under all environmental conditions. Good physical conditioning is important to success in the positions. Regardless of prior formal training or experience, an employee must demonstrate on the job, the ability to carry out or to quickly learn and competently execute, all essential functions of their position. These positions require travel within New England — either a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, or a practical alternative plan for getting to the jobsite, is a requirement of the job. A typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with opportunities for additional work on weekends.

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Positions Available

Construction Worker (Entry-Level)

Has limited to no experience on construction worksites, but understands and has some experience in the use of most basic hand tools and hand power tools. Quickly learns the use of basic gasoline and air-powered tools including rock drills, jackhammers, rivet-busters, chainsaws, cut-off saws and others. The Construction Worker learns to work effectively and efficiently at tasks such as shoveling, drilling, jack hammering, carrying, jobsite housekeeping, running errands, moving materials, etc. After appropriate instruction from supervisor or site safety personnel, has ability to perform duties of fire watch and confined-space attendant. The Construction Worker is not expected to work independently and will generally work under the direct supervision of skilled construction workers, craftsmen, or site supervisors until they are competent to perform the tasks of a Mechanical Helper.

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Mechanical Helper (General Labor)

Has some experience on construction worksites, and understands and has experience in the use of most basic hand tools and hand power tools and some heavy equipment. Knows how to properly use basic gasoline and air-powered tools including rock drills, jackhammers, rivet-busters, chainsaws, cut-off saws and others. Works effectively and efficiently at tasks, such as: shoveling, drilling, jack hammering, carrying, jobsite housekeeping, running errands, moving materials, etc. After appropriate instruction from supervisor or site safety personnel, has ability to perform duties of fire watch and confined-space attendant. Competent assistant to skilled craftsmen in a range of skills necessary for general heavy and commercial construction and learns the higher-level skills required to become a Millwright.

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Structural Welder / Ironworker (Steel Building Erection, Welding, Fabrication)

Has significant experience on construction worksites, and understands and has experience in the use of basic hand tools and portable power tools and some heavy equipment. The ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints, as well as clearly relay that information and further instructions to other members of the construction crew. Under the supervision of a crane operator, journey-level craftsman, or crew foreman, conduct rigging operations routinely, competently, safely, and independently for materials and equipment for movement by hand or by on-site mobile crane, backhoe, forklift or other powered lifting device. This person fits, erects, and either welds or bolts together steel stock and components to construct all manner of permanent and temporary structures such as buildings, structural support frameworks, penstocks, draft tubes, tanks, boilers, and vessels. Passes and, at all times during employment, maintains ability to pass ASME Section IX structural welding tests in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Will lead less experienced crew members as the demands of production require. When welding tasks are not being performed, alternative duties are expected to be fulfilled, including that of a Mechanical Helper.

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Pipe Welder / Pipe Fitter

Has significant experience on construction worksites, and understands and has experience in the use of basic hand tools and portable power tools and some heavy equipment. The ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints, as well as clearly relay that information and further instructions to other members of the construction crew. Under the supervision of a crane operator, journey-level craftsman, or crew foreman, conduct rigging operations routinely, competently, safely, and independently for materials and equipment for movement by hand or by on-site mobile crane, backhoe, forklift or other powered lifting device. This person fits, erects, and either welds or bolts together steel stock and components to construct all manner of permanent and temporary structures such as buildings, structural support frameworks, penstocks, draft tubes, tanks, boilers, and vessels. Passes and, at all times during employment, maintains ability to pass ASME Section IX structural welding tests in horizontal (2g), vertical (3g), and overhead positions (4g), as well as X-ray quality on pressure vessels, boiler tubes, and pressurized piping systems (6g) in a variety of base metals. Works effectively and efficiently to produce complex runs of pipe of all types. Will lead less experienced crew members as the demands of production require. When welding tasks are not being performed, alternative duties are expected to be fulfilled, including that of a Mechanical Helper.

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Millwright (Mill or Hydro-Turbine)

Has extensive experience on construction worksites, and thorough understanding and experience in the use of basic hand tools, portable power tools, and some heavy equipment. Ability to use a wide range of specialty tools, such as torque wrenches, torque multipliers, slug wrenches, porta-power units, Hillman rollers, hickey bars, steel wedges, hand-held grinders of all descriptions, precision measuring tools, and laser alignment tools to balance and align mechanical systems. The ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints, as well as clearly relay that information and further instructions to other members of the construction crew. Under the supervision of a crane operator, journey-level craftsman, or crew foreman, conduct rigging operations routinely, competently, safely, and independently for materials and equipment for movement by hand or by on-site mobile crane, backhoe, forklift or other powered lifting device. Works with steel and other materials and must often combine the skills of several skilled trades in order to successfully fabricate industrial machinery or to assemble machines from prefabricated parts. Will lead less experienced crew members and perform any construction work tasks required to complete the job. When millwrighting tasks are not being performed, alternative duties are expected to be fulfilled, including that of a Mechanical Helper.

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Mechanical Foreman (Crew or Task Leader)

A crew leader and skilled craftsman with extensive experience on mechanical construction worksites, and thorough understanding and experience in the use of basic hand tools and portable power tools and heavy equipment. Engaged with a variety of tasks performed on the construction site, from assisting subordinates to complete the work to managing a variety of crew sizes. The ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints, as well as clearly relay that information and further instructions to other members of the construction crew. May help with project pre-planning and walkthroughs. Will be expected to be directly involved in set-up and completion of the assigned task(s), reporting information, ensuring site and crew safety, and maintain a positive relationship with the customer and general public. Will lead less experienced crew members and perform any construction work tasks required to complete the job. When foreman tasks are not being performed, alternative duties are expected to be fulfilled, including that of a Mechanical Helper.

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