Fabrication Associate

Job Summary
The Pipe Fabrication / Machine Operator is responsible for operating industrial machinery, fabricating and cutting pipe, assembling customer orders, and moving materials throughout the shop and yard. This position requires mechanical aptitude, accurate measurement skills, forklift experience, and a strong commitment to workplace safety and product quality.

Work Environment: Non-climate-controlled facility. Temperatures can become very hot during warmer months.

Key Responsibilities

Move individual pipes and bundled materials throughout the shop and yard.

Pull, assemble, and stage pipe orders, including individual pieces and bundled products.

Operate and maintain industrial machinery used for pipe fabrication and processing.

Measure, mark, and cut pipe using band saws, torches, and other cutting equipment.

Thread and bevel pipe using Landis machines.

Operate roll groove machines, welding equipment, pneumatic banders, and other fabrication machinery as needed.

Accurately measure, record, and calculate pipe lengths and product quantities.

Use tape measures, gauges, and other measuring tools to verify product specifications and quality.

Sort and handle pipe ranging from 1⁄2 inch to 10 inches in diameter.

Operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment in accordance with OSHA guidelines and company safety procedures.

Inspect forklifts and report maintenance or safety concerns.

Maintain an organized work area and ensure materials are properly stacked, secured, and prepared for shipment.

Follow all safety procedures for cutting, fabricating, assembling, handling, and shipping pipe.

Use computer systems and automated machinery interfaces as required.

Work independently and collaboratively to meet production goals in a fast-paced environment.