Job description

Job Title: Fabricator

Company: IPEX USA LLC

Location: 52054 Sierra Dr, New Baltimore, MI 48047

IPEX is a Leading manufacturer of thermoplastic piping systems in North America. We supply one of the world’s most diverse lines of integrated thermoplastic piping systems—pipe, valves, fittings, auxiliary components and tools—all engineered from the ground up to handle the full range of today’s 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.

Job Summary:

As a Fabricator, 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 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The pay starts at $18.16 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.

General expectations

• Basic Math skills, including geometry, fractions, angles.
• Mechanical Experience a big plus
• 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
• 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 ½ hrs during overtime periods.

Benefits

401K plan with company matching up to 5%

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options

Paid holidays every calendar year

Plant bonus program

Set schedule

Basic safety equipment (ie. safety glasses, ear plugs) will be provided

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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.16 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Warehouse

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Baltimore, MI 48047: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fabrication: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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