What are the responsibilities and job description for the Thermoplastic Fabricator position at Pro-MEC Engineering?
Thermoplastic Fabricator
About the Company: Pro-MEC Engineering Services, Inc. is a multi-faceted firm that, although primarily an industrial and commercial service provider, also performs plastic and steel fabrication, builds control panels in our UL® 508A listed shop, and provides NEBB certified testing and balancing, commissioning and retro-commissioning. In addition to being a leading service provider in the air pollution industry, our company also manufactures tanks for the fire industry and systems for the grow industry. Our qualified staff can also perform a variety of service, repairs, maintenance, and installations of chemical processing lines, material handling lines, and conveyor systems.
We are launching a new product line in our plastic fabrication departments and are looking for thermoplastic fabricators!
Summary: This position is responsible for the layout of parts and assembling through various fabrication processes. Our fabricators work with a variety of materials including PVC, Polypropylene, Lexan, and other plastics.
Status: Non-exempt (hourly)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist lead fabricators in fabrication of non-production jobs including tanks, scrubbers, hoods, duct, etc.
- Fabricates pieces using equipment to cut, burn, and weld
- Able to operate the following equipment: thermoplastic hand welders, chamfers, vertical and horizontal band saws, butt welders, fusion welders, press brake, shear, and fork trucks
- Lay out material according to blueprints to prepare work for welding
- Review of finished assemblies and parts to ensure accuracy against drawings and BOMs
- Follow all internal and external safety policies
- Maintain a professional appearance
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma (or equivalent) or greater
- 2 years minimum steel or plastic welding and fabrication experience (preferred)
- Welding experience with plastic extrusion welding desired
Requirements:
- Able to read and interpret a tape measure
- Able to read and understand blueprints
- Ability to work with multiple types of thermoplastics
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Strong knowledge of welding/fabrication concepts, practices and procedures
- Keen attention to detail
- Able to operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely and efficiently
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work within a team
- Experience with hand and power tools.
Travel:
- Travel is not required with this position
Physical demands/working conditions:
The physical activities described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential job functions.
- Individuals must be able to work from heights.
- Must be able to climb a ladder.
- Ability to frequently lift or carry 20 – 50 pounds but occasionally may require lifting heavy objects (up to 75 pounds).
- This position may require working overtime, holidays and weekends when job/business needs demand.
- Performing this job requires frequent use of hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day. Must be able to climb, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl frequently.
- Individuals may occasionally be exposed to hazardous conditions, high places and/or hazardous equipment. May work with or around chemicals that require knowledge of a safety data sheet.
Salary to commensurate with experience
Pro-MEC Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Grand Ledge, MI 48837 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Grand Ledge, MI 48837: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22