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Fabricators/Assemblers - Chesterfield/New Baltimore

IPEX Group of Companies

New Baltimore, michigan


Job Details

Full-time


Full Job Description

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 General Laborer/Fabricator C.

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.

Principal 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.

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

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

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