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Fabrication Associate
 Equiliem | |
 United States, Ohio, West Chester | |
 Mar 13, 2025 | |
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Job Description: 2nd shift Fabricator
This Shop builds sprinkler systems essentially from the ground up. We supply everything that has anything to do with fire suppression. We we bring pipe in the building, we cut the pipe down, we have to eventually fabricate all of that, weld it all, then repackage it and then get it to the job site. This fab associate has an opportunity to grow into a welder role at some point. This shop all works very well together, all go getters and team players. Non-climate controlled, can get very hot (not air-conditioned). Must haves: 1 year recent Machine Operation background (Examples: machinery, band saws, automatic welding machines, or mechanical background)-Manager is willing to accept recent trade school grad as the 1 year experience. Ability to use and understand tape measures. Use of Gauges for quality checks Communication skills, written and verbally-Able to read and understand work instructions. Responsibilities: Move loose or bundled pipe within the shop and yard. Assemble pipe orders (single sticks or bundles) and maintain organized work supplies. Follow safety precautions for fabricating, cutting, assembling, stacking, and shipping pipe. Operate powered industrial equipment per OSHA guidelines and *** procedures. Set up and maintain machines for pipe fabrication. Measure, record, and add random pipe lengths accurately. Measure and cut pipe using band saws or torches. Thread and bevel pipe using Landis machines. Inspect and maintain forklift equipment. Qualifications: Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team. Strong math skills for calculating product quantities. Knowledge of safe work practices in the pipe yard. Experience with machinery for cutting and threading pipe (training provided). Results-focused in a fast-paced environment. Capable of reading a tape measure accurately. Good computer skills for automated machinery. 6-8 months recent experience with machinery such as pipe threaders, band saws, roll groove machines, plasma cutting, automatic welding machines, and pneumatic banders. Ability to sort/shift pipe ranging from 12" to 10". Preferred experience in fire sprinkler pipe fabrication (6-8 months). Additional Considerations: Candidates with backgrounds in auto mechanics, machinery maintenance, automotive lines, diesel, or farm equipment are encouraged to apply. Strong experience within the manufacturing zone hands on with machine operating, and have good long tenure within their work history if not currently in school or right out of school Flexible and will eventually be trained on every part of the shop. Must have a willingness to learn, grow and be a team player. Someone who can operate a grooving machine who can operate the saw. Operate maybe the universal welders if we needed it. Knows basic math and understanding of a tape measure. Comments for Suppliers: This is a non-welding position. The position hours are 2nd shift 3pm to 1:30 am Monday thru Thursday with overtime on Fridays mandatory 6-8 hours , temp to hire. Fabricators typically are responsible for machine operations, general labor, assembly work, etc.. | |