Construction Associate at Global Power Components in Burnham, IL

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Title: Construction Associate

Company: Global Power Components – http://www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Temp-to-Hire (3+ months)

Position Summary:

The Construction Associate 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).