Fabricator-C (DAY shift)
Fabricator-C (DAY shift)
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Job Description
IPEX is a Leading manufacturer of thermoplastic piping systems in North America. We supply one of the worlds most diverse lines of integrated thermoplastic piping systemspipe valves fittings auxiliary components and toolsall engineered from the ground up to handle the full range of todays municipal industrial and electrical applications.
More than 50 years experience in plastics combined with dynamic manufacturing technologies efficient distribution centers and coast-to-coast customer support has made the IPEX name synonymous with quality innovation and performance.
We employ a wide range of professionals across USA and Canada. We are continually looking for hard-working people with strong abilities in our core technologies and markets to improve the team.
We currently have an exciting opportunity to gain hands on experience as a Fabricator C. This role is based in Garden City Kansas.
Job Summary:
As a Fabricator C you will be responsible for producing/preparing products for customers based on orders that have been received. The successful candidate will focus on safety quality and continuous improvement.
Principle Accountabilities:
Cutting plastic piping materials on various saws in the fabrication shop
Drilling and grinding plastic materials
Fill out production sheets
Apply PVC primer and adhesive to assemble fabricated fittings.
Expanding and pulling socket joints on plastic material using various heat forms (i.e. glycol tanks and dry heat)
Visually inspect measure and approve materials before and after process steps to ensure quality compliance.
Responsibly use and care for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Install bevels on pipe ends using bevel table.
Housekeeping to keep work area clean and orderly.
Assigned duties as deemed vital by management.
Current Working Hours and Starting Salary
The work hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The pay starts at $20.30 per hour with plenty of opportunities for advancement.
Skills attendance personal goals as well as ability are supervised closely. We are very proactive at providing feedback to aid in advancing within the different levels of production.
Skills and Training Gained in This Position
Proficiently setup and operate the following pieces of equipment: ring saw band saws jigsaw stationary routers hand held routers glycol tanks hydraulic presses pulling machines angle grinders die grinders large facing grinder drill press hand drills and basic hand tools.
Proficiently fabricate the following fittings: tees reducing tees single and double reduction reducers couplings elbows and various custom fittings.
Identify hydraulic forming mandrels.
Hydraulic press set-ups
Measure angles using a digital or mechanical angle finder
Read and understand imperial measurements
Knowledge of Health and Safety practices
Comprehend production work orders and travelers
Read sketches and simple drafted drawings
Requirements
- Basic Math skills including geometry fractions angles.
- Ability to perform physical labor of up to 50 lbs. in weight which may include lifting pushing or pulling.
- Perform housekeeping chores such as sweeping & picking up material at floor level which may involve kneeling stooping bending and/or squatting
Working Conditions
- Manufacturing plant environment
- Be on your feet for long periods of time with a 20-minute lunch break throughout your normal shift a short break will be provided after 8 hrs during overtime periods.
- Work in plant environment where in the summer can reach temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- Requires good mobility and involves considerable routine walking standing for 10 hours bending and lifting up to a maximum of 50 lbs.
- The use of hand tools including heat forming pulling belling caps reducer saws gluing
- Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required
Benefits
- 401K plan with company match
- Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision coverage options
- Vacation and holidays
- Plant bonus program
- Set schedule with bi-weekly pay
- Basic safety equipment (ie. safety glasses ear plugs) will be provided
- Reimburse COBRA costs while transitioning to IPEX benefits
IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and upon request will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicants accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation please contact HR at . Equal Employment Opportunity. #IPXUS
Employment Type
Part-Time
