Chasis - Lewistown, PA

Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation's leading housing provider, is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Primary Purpose:   Construct Frames to support and transport homes/Install gas lines

JOB DUTIES:

Unload steel I-beam and cut to correct length            Load steel on the jib and splice steel (if necessary)

Stamp numbers on header and load header on jig      Lay out clips and place cross members in frame

Set steel and header properly and set temporary cross braces

Start at front of jig and weld clips, outriggers and cross member braces

Set hitch or draw bar through header                         Set jacks and safety chains; add flat bar (optional)

Pull 100-foot tape to set hangers; weld hangers         Chip slag from hangers and main splices

Lay & install axles on frame, bolts and equalizers    Preform other duties as required

Jack up frame appropriately and weld in camber       Pull brake wire, wire brake axle, and lower cam jack

Install and tighten tires                                               Perform operational brake test

Remove safety jack, chain and temporary brace        Hook up hoist and remove frame from jig

Hook up wires to frame                                              Construct gas lines to print and install

Must be able to perform transportation repairs offsite 

Paint frames

FOR DETACHABLE HITCH ONLY:

Place plates (7x7 and 4x7) on hitch jig          Cut I –beam, place it on hitch jig and set coupler

Lay out nuts, washers and bolts         

Weld coupler and jack, weld plates                Lay out nuts, washers and bolts

Perform other duties as required                    Bolt up plate, remove from jig and chip slag

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Must be 18 years old                                       Experience preferred.

SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possible eye burn and flesh burn                    Uncontrolled climate

EQUIPMENT / MACHINES USED:

Hoist and crane                       Welding machine                   Cutting torch

Lag guns                                 General hand tools

TESTING REQUIRED:

Drug Screen                            Hearing Test                                                  

COGNITIVE SKILLS:

Good reasoning skills             Be able to read Blue Prints     Read a Tape Measure

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

No sitting except breaks and lunch

Must be able to lift and carry 100 pounds

Must have normal use of hands

Must be able to weld

Moderate amount of stretching and bending

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