1st shift Maintenance Technician WelderFabricator Lower Nazareth, PA

Description

About Us:

Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the worlds leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 30 branches worldwide with 5500 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 4000 global patents Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas chemical mining power generation water and wastewater treatment military and marine as well as commercial building and fire protection. Since the 1950s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers contractors property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and firefighting systems including fire sprinklers fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems pipe couplings and fittings and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.

This position will be primarily responsible for completing fabrication projects that support manufacturing processes. The role involves interpreting drawings cutting and grinding materials welding and fabricating custom components and ensuring all finished work meets quality and safety standards. The Welder/Fabricator will work closely with Engineering Maintenance and Operations teams to support production needs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:To include the following. Other maintenance duties may be assigned as needed.

• Fabricate and implement industrial components equipment structures brackets fixtures and other assemblies according to drawings specifications or verbal instructions.

• Perform highquality welding (MIG TIG stick) on a variety of metals.
• Operate equipment including welders saws grinders drills cutting torches soldering irons and other shop tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints sketches and technical drawings to determine welding/fabrication requirements measurements and layouts.
• Assist with design of custom fixtures jigs and assemblies to enhance manufacturability safety or durability.
• Fit and assemble components using measuring instruments layout tools and best practices to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Document fabrication activities material usage and modifications as required.

• Conduct root cause analysis on worn or damaged equipment to produce recommendations for machinery enhancements.
• Maintain effective lines of communication between manufacturing personnel supervisory personnel management and outside contacts as required.
• Working with Maintenance staff including training for best practices for welding and fabrication techniques.
• Ordering materials necessary to complete fabrication projects.
• Interface with eMaint computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) system.
• Assist in maintaining fabrication inventory including cataloguing of components establishing min/max inventory levels and ordering spares as needed.
• Maintain and document repair history for use in trend analysis.
• Close work orders.
• Observe all safety practices and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Safety glasses ear plugs and steeltoe shoes are required at all times while on the manufacturing floor. Taskspecific PPE (e.g. welding helmets gloves etc.) must be worn whenever performing work that requires it. The Company provides all necessary PPE with the exception of steeltoe shoes which must be supplied by the employee. New hires will be eligible for our safety shoe acquisition program which provides a discount for safety shoes purchased through our contracted distributor.

• Self-Motivated
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork/Cooperation
• Effective Communication and Listening Skills
• Accuracy and Follow Through
• Attention to Detail
• Technical Skills

• Ability to Work Independently

• Welding certification and trade/technical school required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in welding and metal fabrication or an equivalent combination of education and handson experience.
• Experience with industrial fabrication equipment (saws grinders shears presses torches etc.).
• Experience fabricating components for industrial or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Forklift / rigging experience is a plus.

• Proficiency in MIG TIG and/or stick welding; ability to produce clean accurate welds.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and technical documents including understanding metal properties weld symbols and tolerances.

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to complete basic sketches or provide input for design improvements.
• Proficient with standard measurement tools (tape measure calipers squares etc.).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot fabrication or fitment issues.
• Ability to communicate to operations and manufacturing engineering staff in a technical and accurate manner.
• Ability to create routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Operations Engineering and Maintenance management.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Microsoft Outlook Word & Excel).

• While performing the duties of this job the employee will regularly be required to talk see and hear.
• The employee will regularly be required to lift up to 40 lbs.
• The employee will regularly be required to reach with hands and arms and stand for extended periods of time.
• The employee will occasionally be required to climb bend kneel or use ladders.
• The employee will work in shop which is not temperaturecontrolled.

• The Morning Calls Top Work Place
• Opportunity for growth and Innovation
• VPP World Class Safety Program
• Company Events
• Company Matched 401k Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Prescription
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K matching
• Tuition reimbursement (effective 6 months after hire)