Fabrication Technician

Harco Fittings LLC is a member of IPEX. Our mission is to compete and grow using innovation, differentiation, and extraordinary service. We want to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

Founded in 1966 in Lynchburg, Virginia, Harco Fittings LLC is a producer of gasketed joint injection-molded PVC and push-on gasketed joint ductile fittings. The Harco locations span across seven states in the US. Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and growing team today?

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Fabrication Technician! This role is based in our facility in Janesville, Wisconsin, and reports to the Fabrication Supervisor.

Job Summary

We are seeking an upbeat individual who will be responsible to receive, inspect, and prepare parts for fabrication operations! This includes performing fabrication, assembly, and packaging operations.

Requirements

Principal Responsibilities

• Fabricate fittings to customer specifications using customized fabricating equipment, hand, power tools, adhesives, and fixtures.
• Acquire components from stock/production and set-up equipment to match to requirements.
• Inspect completed parts.
• Prepare and package parts for shipping, by placing them in boxes or on pallets.
• Maintain reports for labor hours and inventory control.
• Correctly label all parts and boxes as needed.
• Visually inspect all incoming pipe and gaskets for defects.
• Apply 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Complete all production reports.
• Must be eager to learn, excited to work on a team, and have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment while adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as the need arises and/or assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend sophisticated instructions, correspondence, and reports.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Tools & Equipment

• Hydraulic Presses
• Forklift
• Basic Hand Tools
• Utility Knife
• Fixtures
• Overhead Cranes
• Power Tools (Hand drills, grinders and jig saws)
• Inspection tools and gauges (check pipes, micrometer)

Work Environment

• Incumbent will perform job responsibilities safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Requires good mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, bending, stooping, and lifting (to a maximum of 50 lbs).
• The use of standard personal protective equipment is used and includes some of the following: safety glasses and splash shield, gloves (cotton & rubber), apron, safety shoes, ventilation fans, and face dust masks.
• Exposure to some chemicals, including:
• 2-part epoxies
• Plastic adhesives
• PVC primer and cement
• Glycol Antifreeze

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement
• Referral Program

Harco Fittings is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com