Fabrication Technician (DAY shift)

Harco Fittings LLC is a member of the IPEX group of companies. Our mission is to compete and grow using innovation, differentiation, and extraordinary service.

Harco Fittings LLC, founded in 1966 in Lynchburg, Virginia is a producer of gasketed joint injection- molded PVC and push-on gasketed joint ductile fittings. Our 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 Lynchburg, Virginia, and reports to the Fabrication Supervisor. The work schedule is Mo - Fri from 6am until 2.30pm. This position will start at $20.96 per hour.

Job Summary

We are seeking an upbeat individual who will be responsible for producing/preparing products for customers. The successful candidate will focus on fulfilling work orders based on tickets that have been received.

Principal Responsibilities

• Cutting plastic piping materials on various saws in the fabrication shop
• Drilling and grinding plastic materials
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other departments on fulfilling work orders and production sheets
• Apply PVC primer and adhesive to assemble fabricated fittings
• Expanding and pulling socket joints on plastic material using various heat forms (i.e. glycol tanks and dry heat)
• Install bevels on pipe ends using bevel table
• Visually inspect, measure, and approve materials before and after process steps to ensure quality compliance
• Proficiently fabricate the following fittings: tees, reducing tees, single and double reduction reducers, couplings, elbows, and various custom fittings
• Identify hydraulic forming mandrels
• Responsibly use and care for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment while adhering to all safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as required and/or assigned
  
  
  

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 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
• Able to use basic tools such as tape rulers, and levels
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and reports
• Must be eager to learn, self-motivated to work independently and have good written and verbal communication skills
  
  
  

Working Conditions

• Requires good mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, bending, stooping, and lifting to a maximum of 80 lbs
• Working on raised surfaces (ladders, machines, work platforms)
• Regular work in a fluctuating temperature environment (indoor & outdoor)
• Exposure to grease, dirt, and some industrial chemicals
• The use of standard personal protective equipment is used and includes some of the following: safety glasses and splash shield, gloves and apron, safety shoes, harness, Hi-Vis clothing
  
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long term Disability
• 401k and company match
• Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick days
• Reimburse COBRA costs while transitioning to IPEX benefits
  
  

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