What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Shop Operator position at Hooper Deforest?
Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor. With headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients. Our new facility is located on 50 acres of rolling topography and woodland areas that create a warm and welcoming aesthetic to the campus. A few highlights of the office building include a bright comfortable work environment, café with a staff kitchen, access to an outdoor terrace, and a fitness room with availability to a personal trainer. In addition, Hooper provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits.
General Summary:
The role involves operating equipment for pipe fabrication and ensuring adherence to quality standards. It also includes operating both welding and non-welding pipe production equipment, pulling materials from the warehouse, forklift operation, and performing routine shop equipment maintenance.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Operating automated and semi-automated welding equipment.
- Operating pipe cutting, threading, and grooving equipment as required.
- Testing of fabricated pipe to ensure weld quality.
- Retrieving materials from the warehouse for fabrication.
- Operating a forklift as necessary.
- Monitoring quality control of all shop production.
- Conducting routine maintenance on shop equipment.
- Performs other duties/special projects as assigned.
Description of Physical Working Environment:
- Physically demanding role involving continuous standing and walking.
- Regularly lifts materials up to 75lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Involves frequent twisting, bending, and turning.
Hooper is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all candidates without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
Requirements:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Minimum one-year production experience with a high school diploma or GED.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Basic personal computer skills.
- Comfortable working within a team of 5-10 personnel while handling, welding, and threading approximately $4,000,000 worth of piping material.
Salary : $18 - $23
