Dow Shop Fabricator

Job Purpose

Help maintain the successful operation of the fabrication shop . Maximize production and create qu ality products for our customers. Adhere to all written procedures and all safety standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Individual must be able to perform the essential duties with reasonable accommodation. The Role’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Fabricate new parts for customers .

• Perform basic maintenance on machinery.

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery.

• Write and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) .

• Complete daily maintenance and repair logs.

• Load and unload pipe .

• Palletize products for shipping.

• Support and Assist VEMC.

• Maintain and secure work tools.

• Clean and maintain the work area .

• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.

• Communicate with the shop lead for the daily workload.

• Provide on-the-job training to new employees .

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Be available for on-call after-hours service.

• Communicate with the sales team on existing and upcoming projects.

• Perform quality control procedures.

• Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others, and report workplace hazards, injuries, or illnesses immediately .

Required Experience

• High school diploma or a GED (General Education Degree) .

• Vo-Tech Training or equal experience in welding and fabr ication
  

Preferred Experience

• Three years’ experience preferred, but will consider other applicants .
  

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge in the following areas: assembly, parts, ability to read and understand specifications, quality control, and safety.

• Working knowledge of PVF products and basic welding function with carbon and stainless-steel pipe .

• Experience using one or more of the following tools: horizontal band saw, cutting and threading machine.

• Ability to set up and operate machinery such as a pipe-bending machine .

• Ability to read and interpret specifications required by the customer .

• Ability to read and understand a standard tape measure .

• Overhead crane and sit-down forklift experience preferred.

• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers .

• Must be able to complete fabrication certification after training.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in warehouse conditions exposed to various elements of temperature and noise. (non-climate controlled) .

• For additional position-specific details regarding the physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.