Fabricator

Description

Conair, part of the Piovan Group, is a leading producer of auxiliary equipment for the plastics processing industry. We make and market over 450 different products, including resin-drying systems, blenders, feeders and material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment and granulators. Extrusion solutions include gravimetric control systems, film and sheet scrap-reclaim systems and downstream equipment for pipe and profile extrusion. Conair is also a leader in plastics process integration, engineering and installing complete manufacturing systems that help plastics processors manage their valuable raw materials, handle their critical manufactured parts, and improve their process yield. 

Position:  Fabricator 

Location:  Franklin, PA

Role

The Fabricator is a skilled worker responsible for precisely cutting, shaping, welding and assembling metal components using a variety of fabrication machines, tools and techniques. Other abilities include attention to detail, general understanding of fabrication processes and ability to read and understand blueprints while maintaining safety standards within a manufacturing environment.  This position reports to the VP of Costing and Analytics and is located in our assembly plant in Franklin, Pennsylvania. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine metal fabrication requirements.
• Select appropriate metal materials and equipment based on project specifications.
• Cut, shape, and form metal materials using tools such as shears, saws, punches, and drills.
• Operate manual and automated machinery to assemble and fabricate components.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure finished products meet the required standards and specifications.
• Operate press brakes, laser engravers, waterjet and other metal fabrication equipment.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to ensure smooth workflow and project completion.

Requirements

• Prior experience in metal fabrication, including cutting, bending, welding, and assembly.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Prior expertise in various welding techniques like MIG, TIG, and arc welding.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use a variety of hand and power tools. 
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain tight tolerances.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing project requirements. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Knowledge of safety procedures and compliance with industry standards.

Piovan Group is a world leader in the development and production of systems for the automation of production processes for the storage, transport and treatment of polymers, plastic, and food powders. The Group is close to its customers, on a global basis, through continuous technical assistance and support from the design phase to the installation and start-up of the system. 

Customers, People, Innovation. These are the pillars of our philosophy that have led us to grow in a path that began more than fifty years ago, pursuing our development objectives with honesty, integrity, and transparency. 

Piovan Group offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program. 

Piovan Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.