Job Description

Title: General Construction Technician
Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com
Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)
Hire Type: Temp-to-Hire (3+ months)

The General Construction Technician performs a wide variety of construction, renovation, installation, maintenance, and labor activities in support of facility and construction projects across corporate and manufacturing locations. This role assists with building improvements, equipment installations, demolition, concrete work, carpentry, and general construction activities. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in residential construction, carpentry, mechanical trades, landscaping, construction labor, or similar skilled labor environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with construction, remodeling, renovation, and facility improvement projects.
Perform demolition, framing, carpentry, and general labor activities.
Operate hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment safely and effectively.
Assist with concrete preparation, pouring, finishing, and cleanup.
Support building and installation of offices, workspaces, equipment platforms, and facility improvements.
Assist with moving, rigging, positioning, and installation of equipment and materials.
Operate boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other construction equipment when qualified.
Prepare job sites, maintain work areas, and ensure projects remain organized and safe.
Load, unload, transport, and stage materials and equipment.
Measure, mark, and cut materials accurately.
Follow construction drawings, instructions, and safety procedures.
Work both independently and as part of a construction team.
Perform other construction-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required:

Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
Experience working with hand tools and power tools.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, climbing, and standing for extended periods.
Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
Ability to work at various company locations throughout the Milwaukee area.

Preferred:

Experience in residential carpentry, construction labor, landscaping, mechanics, maintenance, or related trades.
Experience operating: Jackhammers, Boom lifts, Scissor lifts, Forklifts, Skid steers, Construction equipment
Experience with: Concrete work, Framing and carpentry, Rigging and material handling, Equipment installation, Demolition, Facility renovations, General construction techniques
OSHA certification or other construction safety training.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to climb ladders, access lifts, and work at varying heights.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

About Global Power Components

Global Power Components has been manufacturing power generation accessories since 1996. We offer competitive pricing, quality products, on time delivery and the best customer service possible. Whether you need a custom E-House, generator enclosure package, fuel tank or trailer our professional staff of engineers, electricians, and metal fabricators will make it happen. Global Power Components is located in Milwaukee, WI. our 400,000 sq. ft. facility has expanded our capabilities and enabled us to perform new services for our customers. With easy on/off access to Highways 94 and 43, shipping your product is never an issue. Since the relocation, Global Power Components has improved its on-time shipping to an astounding 97%. With our new facility, no project is too large and with our 75-ton crane, no project is too heavy. Global Power Components has developed into a family of employees that dedicate themselves to our customers and services. Our company is diversified in several industries to provide the security, experience, and confidence our customers deserve. However, we are small enough to ensure competitive prices, short lead times, and the ability to flow with last second design changes. For more information, visit us online at www.globalpowercomponents.com For your next custom project, think GPC.

Industry

Manufacturing & Production

Company Size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Year Founded

1996

Website

globalpowercomponents.com

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