The Floorhand�s job is to safely and efficiently provide the manual labor required to operate the equipment on the drilling rig floor.� This includes the operation of tongs and use of drilling slips to assemble and disassemble drilling pipe and collars, operation of hoists to raise/lower equipment and personnel as well as hand tools, sledge hammers and large pipe wrenches to maintain and repair equipment.� The Floorhand participates in a variety of activities in repairing, maintaining and cleaning the rig equipment.� This may include chipping and painting, the physical movement of equipment, the mixing of chemicals and the greasing, oiling and washing of equipment, walls and floors.� The Floorhand performs these tasks under the close supervision of the Driller.�
