Position Summary
Fabricates and assembles polyethylene pipe (HDPE) to create a variety of customized structures such as; fittings, valves, T’s, Y’s, elbows, aqua-shields, geothermal vaults, manholes, dual containment units, pumps, gas aeration lines and similar structures that meet customer specifications by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties
Reads and interprets blueprints, product drawings and pic ticket orders to determine materials, tools and equipment needed to complete work.
Fabricates and assembles product per specifications.
Follows quality control procedures to ensure fabricated product meets customer specifications.
Maintains accurate records of materials used on “ticket”; locates and pulls required materials in inventory.
Maintains clean work area and equipment; follows safety procedures concerning use of equipment and materials to maintain safe working conditions.
Operates ISCO’s fusion and fast fusion equipment, cranes and forklifts.
Utilizes a variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Base Qualifications and Competencies
Education, Training and Experience- High School diploma or GED; working knowledge of tools used in: welding, fusing, cutting, and measuring; working knowledge of carpentry and hand tools; ability to read and interpret safety rules, operation, maintenance and procedures manuals, and ability to read/interpret blueprints/drawings for fabrication; ability to understand/perform basic math functions of plane geometry, fractions, percentages and ratios; ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical and diagram form; proficient in use of business email and an understanding of basic internet usage.
Position requires forklift experience. Prior fabrication experience and fusion qualification preferred.
Quality & Quantity- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote the effectiveness of fabrication operations; Audits own work to ensure quality and accuracy; demonstrates attention to detail. Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly and with accuracy.
Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to complete work; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities to meet deadlines; Uses time efficiently.
Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves fabrication problems in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery of product to customer; Anticipates and plans for potential delays in fabrication; Develops alternative solutions.
Teamwork & Professionalism- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Medium Work: Occasionally exerting up to 50 pounds of force; and regularly exerting 10 pounds of force to move objects. Regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequent stooping, crouching, reaching, and walking are required. Frequent talking, hearing, and seeing with close visual acuity are required.
While performing this job the individual is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes/airborne particles; and occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extremes of cold/heat, humid conditions or work in high precarious places. The work environment exposes individual to loud noises from moving equipment and machines.
Travel Required - No.
Qualifications
Skills Preferred
HDPE Experience - Novice
Variety of Hand Tools Experience - Advanced
Read product drawings - Some Knowledge
Measuring Skills - Advanced
Lift 50 lbs repeatedly - Intermediate
Fusion Experience - Some Knowledge
Forklift Experience - Novice
Fabrication Experience - Some Knowledge
Blueprint Reading - Some Knowledge
Behaviors Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations Preferred
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)