NAP Piper

Job Title: NAP Piper

Department: 312- Factory

Reports To: Production Supervisor- NAP

FLSA Status: Hourly

Location: RAE Corporation – Pryor, Oklahoma

Position Type: Full-Time

About Us: RAE Corporation is a leading provider of innovative HVAC solutions, committed to delivering exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and employee empowerment, striving to create a positive work environment where every team member feels valued, heard, and supported.

Role Overview: The Piper is responsible for mounting major components, installing interconnecting piping, soldering, and pressure testing for commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration equipment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.


• Read and understand engineering drawings, instructions, and bills of material.


• Operate pipe cutters, torches, and other required equipment.


• Perform quality brazing.


• Ensure quality by checking work and matching equipment serial numbers to drawings and bills of material.


• Sign off on administrative paperwork upon job completion.


• Locate necessary equipment, tools, and parts for the job.


• Determine unit layout based on engineering drawings and functionality.


• Maneuver in and around units and sustain awkward positions to accurately place components.


• Layout equipment for easy servicing of all parts.


• Contribute to team effort by working collaboratively with others.


• Complete tasks assigned by supervisors.


• Comply with government regulations, laws, company policies, and procedures.


• Utilize the IFS system for daily operations, including logging in, reviewing assigned work, and maintaining accurate records


• Complete and clear IFS shop orders in a timely and accurate manner to support production tracking and reporting


• Participate in and complete required IFS training to ensure proper system usage and compliance


• Support and maintain 6S standards within the department to promote organization, cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency

• Work overtime as needed.


• Attend work as required and arrive on time.


• Accurately charge time in the time and attendance system to ensure proper labor distribution and payroll.


• Follow manufacturing instructions and work independently without constant supervision.


• Maintain and care for tools and equipment, reporting any issues to maintenance.


• Keep the work area clean and organized.

• Education & Experience:
  
  
  
  • High school diploma preferred for upward advancement opportunities.
  
  
  • Ability to understand directions from supervisors.
  
  


• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Effective communication and listening skills.
  
  
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions and technical drawings.
  
  
  • Basic mathematical skills, including reading a tape measure to 1/16 of an inch.
  
  
  • Ability to assess performance and implement improvements.
  
  
  • Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork.
  
  


• Certificates, Licenses, or Training: On-site training provided.

• Level 1: Beginning level piper; meets minimal quality standards, requires more time to complete work.


• Level 2: Proficient level; meets quality standards and completes work within estimated hours.


• Level 3: Advanced level; exceeds quality standards and completes work faster than estimated.

Reports to the NAP Supervisor and Lead. Must accurately receive and follow instructions from supervisors and leads. Effective collaboration and teamwork with other employees are essential. The Piper should actively foster a spirit of cooperation and maintain good relationships with coworkers, asking and answering questions as needed.

Work is performed in an industrial production area for refrigeration and HVAC equipment manufacturing. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles, with high noise levels in some areas. The work environment includes exposure to extreme temperatures during both summer and winter. Possible stress from meeting deadlines and quality standards, as well as seasonal variations in work hours based on production demands.

• Air Impact


• Air Ratchet


• Torch


• Hand Tools


• Tape Measure


• Drill

• Zap/Screw Gun


• Grinder (bench and handheld)


• Pipe Cutters (handheld)


• Cold Saw/Tube Saw


• Overhead Crane


• Forklift


• Power Tools


• Hole Pullers


• MIG Welder


• Clamps and Vicese


• Lifting Straps/Chains


• Safety Glasses


• Gloves


• Computer


• Earplugs (as required)

Join RAE Corporation and help shape the future of HVAC innovation while contributing to a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

• Health insurance


• Retirement savings plan


• Paid time off


• Professional development opportunities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time

Lift/Carry

Stand C 10 lbs or less C

Walk C 11-20 lbs O

Sit O 21-50 lbs O

Handling / Fingering C 51-100 lbs N

Reach Outward C Over 100 lbs N

Reach Above Shoulder O Push/Pull

Climb F 12 lbs or less F

Crawl C 13-25 lbs F

Squat or Kneel C 26-50 lbs O

Bend C 51-100 lbs* O

Twist C *Evaluate if assistance is needed.

N (Not Applicable)

O (Occasionally)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

(5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements: Sustained use of eyesight for functions such as visual inspection, reading, measuring and operating hand tools, along with the ability to see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision) in order to maintain employee safety, ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection), substantial movement of wrist, hands, fingers.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

RAE Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA M/F/V/D