FABRICATION TECHNICIAN 1

Job Description

Job Description:\n\nDescription: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Fabrication and AssemblyAssist with the fabrication and assembly of HDPE pipe, fittings, flanges, manifolds, spools, and other fabricated assemblies under the direction of qualified personnel. Measure, mark, cut, clean, scrape, stage, align, and prepare pipe, fittings, tools, equipment, and work areas for fabrication activities. Accurately use tape measures, levels, squares, calipers, and other approved measuring devices required for assigned work. Read and follow approved fabrication drawings, work orders, bills of material, dimensions, written instructions, procedures, and job-specific requirements. Verify material type, size, dimension, quantity, part number, job number, and other required information before beginning assigned work. Maintain material identification and traceability throughout the fabrication process in accordance with company, customer, and project requirements. Assist with the setup, pre-use inspection, operation, and breakdown of fusion equipment after completing required training and receiving authorization. Perform assigned fusion and fabrication activities only within the employee’s demonstrated qualifications and required level of supervision. Assist with small-, medium-, and large-diameter fusion activities when trained, qualified, authorized, and assigned. Assist with positioning, alignment, clamping, facing, heating, joining, cooling, and removal of pipe and fittings during authorized fusion activities. Assist with fitting assembly, flange preparation, manifold assembly, spool fabrication, and related fabrication processes. Use approved hand tools, power tools, cutting equipment, measuring devices, and fabrication equipment safely and only within assigned training and authorization. Inspection and Quality ControlInspect incoming materials for visible damage, contamination, incorrect size, missing components, incorrect quantities, or other discrepancies. Inspect work in progress and completed assemblies for visible defects, dimensional accuracy, alignment, completeness, identification, and general workmanship. Compare completed work to approved drawings, measurements, tolerances, bills of material, and job requirements. Immediately stop work and notify the assigned supervisor or qualified lead employee when drawings conflict, dimensions do not match, materials appear incorrect, or a quality or safety concern is identified. Identify and appropriately segregate or label nonconforming, damaged, defective, or questionable materials and completed work as directed. Do not modify approved drawings, dimensions, materials, fabrication procedures, or job requirements without authorization. Assist with inspections, testing, joint evaluations, photographs, and other assigned quality-assurance activities. Documentation and InventoryComplete fabrication records, material-tracking documents, production records, inspection forms, equipment checklists, photographs, delivery documents, and other required documentation accurately and on time. Record material usage, quantities, measurements, job numbers, equipment information, and other required production data. Verify that materials, equipment, and fabricated assemblies are supported by the appropriate work order, sales order, transfer document, delivery document, or other authorized transaction before release. Assist with fabrication inventory, material counts, cycle counts, physical inventory, material organization, and reporting of discrepancies. Promptly report damaged, missing, improperly documented, or potentially misappropriated company or customer property. Maintain confidentiality regarding customer information, drawings, project information, pricing, proprietary procedures, technical information, and other sensitive business matters. Material Handling and EquipmentLoad, unload, move, position, and stage pipe, fittings, equipment, tools, and completed assemblies using approved material-handling methods. Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, lifting devices, or other material-handling equipment only after completing required training and receiving company authorization. Perform required pre-use inspections before operating assigned equipment. Inspect lifting equipment, slings, straps, rigging, and material-handling devices before use when trained and assigned. Remain alert to suspended loads, pinch points, crush hazards, line-of-fire hazards, heated surfaces, cutting tools, rotating equipment, and moving vehicles or machinery. Request team assistance or appropriate mechanical equipment when materials are too heavy, bulky, unstable, or otherwise unsafe for individual handling. Properly use, inspect, clean, maintain, and store hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, fusion equipment, lifting devices, and other company equipment. Package, protect, identify, label, stage, and prepare completed assemblies for storage, transfer, delivery, customer pickup, or shipment. Driving, Deliveries and Customer SupportSafely operate assigned company vehicles to deliver or retrieve parts, materials, tools, equipment, fabricated assemblies, and other company property. Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report vehicle, load, or safety concerns. Verify delivery documentation, destination, contact information, quantities, materials, and special instructions before leaving the branch. Properly secure loads, tools, parts, materials, and fabricated assemblies before transportation. Obtain required delivery signatures, photographs, receipts, or other proof of delivery and return completed documentation promptly. Provide prompt, professional, courteous, and customer-focused service during deliveries, pickups, customer-site visits, and other assigned activities. Communicate delays, incorrect materials, site-access issues, delivery discrepancies, damaged items, or other customer concerns to the appropriate supervisor. Follow customer-specific site-access, PPE, safety, parking, traffic-control, security, badging, and operational requirements. Do not enter restricted, hazardous, or unauthorized customer-site areas without appropriate training, authorization, and direction. Do not provide unauthorized technical advice, alter customer orders, commit Milford to additional work, or make promises regarding pricing, warranties, delivery dates, or project requirements. Represent Milford professionally through appropriate appearance, conduct, communication, and care of company vehicles and property. Shop, Yard and Safety ResponsibilitiesMaintain clean, safe, organized, secure, and professional fabrication shops, warehouses, storage areas, workstations, vehicles, equipment areas, and yards. Keep walkways, emergency-access areas, loading areas, work surfaces, material-storage areas, and equipment locations clear of unnecessary materials and hazards. Follow approved housekeeping, tool-control, scrap-management, recycling, material-storage, and waste-disposal practices. Support Technical Services Specialists, supervisors, warehouse personnel, and other employees with shop, yard, delivery, equipment, rental, inventory, and fabrication-related activities as assigned. Participate in required safety meetings, technical training, driver training, equipment training, qualification activities, and employee-development programs. Follow all applicable Milford, Winsupply, manufacturer, customer-specific, environmental, driving, safety, quality, and PPE requirements. Follow lockout/tagout and other applicable energy-control procedures when trained, authorized, and required. Promptly report injuries, vehicle incidents, property damage, near misses, spills, defective tools, unsafe equipment, customer complaints, and hazardous conditions. Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality to support fabrication schedules, deliveries, customer requirements, training, inventory activities, and departmental operations. Comply with applicable Milford and Winsupply policies governing company property, vehicles, technology, electronic communications, confidential information, records, cybersecurity, and acceptable use. Perform other duties as assigned by the Technical Services Supervisor or Technical Services Director. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Previous HDPE fusion or fabrication experience is not required. Mechanical aptitude and a demonstrated willingness to learn thermoplastic piping systems, fusion procedures, fabrication practices, measuring techniques, quality requirements, equipment operation, and delivery procedures. Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure, including whole numbers, fractions, and standard units of measurement, or successfully develop this ability during introductory training. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, count materials, verify quantities, calculate measurements, and compare dimensions. Ability to read and follow work orders, fabrication drawings, bills of material, labels, part numbers, delivery documents, written instructions, procedures, and safety information. Ability to safely use basic hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and shop equipment appropriate to assigned duties. Ability to identify and report visible defects, dimensional discrepancies, incorrect materials, missing components, and quality concerns. Strong attention to detail and commitment to completing fabrication work, deliveries, and documentation accurately. Dependability, accountability, a strong work ethic, and willingness to complete assigned duties. Ability to follow direction, accept coaching and correction, ask questions when instructions are unclear, and adapt to changing operational needs. Ability to work independently on assigned routine duties and cooperatively as part of a team. Strong internal and external customer-service skills. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, customers, vendors, drivers, and other departments. Ability to remain professional and courteous when responding to customer questions, delays, delivery concerns, or changing instructions. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to safely perform the essential functions of the position, understand technical and safety instructions, read measurements and delivery documents, communicate effectively, and complete required records. Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are preferred. Basic proficiency with computers, mobile devices, email, electronic work orders, navigation applications, and other technology required to perform assigned duties. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding customer information, project information, fabrication drawings, pricing, technical information, and other sensitive business matters. Ability to satisfy applicable customer-specific screening, drug-testing, safety-training, site-access, badging, and qualification requirements. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and insurability under Milford requirements. Ability to safely drive for extended periods and navigate to Milford locations, vendors, customer facilities, project sites, and other assigned destinations. Ability to safely secure and transport parts, materials, equipment, tools, and fabricated assemblies. Reliable attendance, punctuality, and availability are essential functions of this position. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONSA high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, warehouse operations, plumbing, mechanical work, automotive repair, farming, oilfield operations, equipment operation, delivery driving, material handling, or another hands-on field is preferred but not required. Complete all required Milford, Winsupply, customer, manufacturer, safety, driving, equipment, and policy training within the designated timeframe. Successfully complete introductory HDPE fusion and fabrication training within the timeframe established by Milford. Successfully complete assigned small-diameter fusion-equipment training and qualification within six months of employment, or another timeframe established by Milford based on training availability, work assignments, demonstrated competency, and business needs. Successfully complete assigned medium-diameter fusion-equipment training and qualification within twelve months of employment, or another timeframe established by Milford based on training availability, work assignments, demonstrated competency, and business needs. Complete large-diameter fusion-equipment training and qualification when assigned based on job responsibilities, performance, demonstrated technical proficiency, and business needs. Complete required defensive-driving, vehicle-inspection, load-securement, accident-reporting, and company vehicle-use training. Ability to provide or obtain H2S, PEC, or other customer-specific certifications through Milford when required by assigned customer-site work. Ability to obtain and maintain forklift, material-handling, hoist, rigging, overhead-lifting-equipment, or other equipment-specific qualifications when required. Successful completion and maintenance of all required training, qualifications, certifications, driving requirements, equipment authorizations, and customer-site credentials is a condition of continued employment. WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in fabrication shops, warehouses, enclosed work areas, material-storage areas, loading areas, equipment yards, vehicles, customer facilities, project sites, oilfield locations, pipe yards, construction areas, and outdoor environments. Regular driving may be required between Milford locations, approved vendors, customer locations, and assigned project sites. Work may involve exposure to heat, cold, rain, wind, sunlight, humidity, nighttime conditions, and other varying weather conditions. Work may involve elevated noise, vibration, dust, dirt, plastic shavings, grease, oils, lubricants, hydraulic fluid, fuel, exhaust fumes, paint fumes, coatings, solvents, adhesives, cleaners, battery materials, heated equipment, and other substances commonly present in fabrication, warehouse, oilfield, construction, and industrial environments. Employees may work near moving forklifts, vehicles, trailers, fusion equipment, hydraulic systems, electrical equipment, generators, heaters, facers, cutting tools, rotating components, pressurized systems, hot surfaces, sharp edges, suspended loads, and other operational hazards. Work may involve pinch points, crush hazards, line-of-fire exposures, lifting operations, traffic hazards, delivery activity, and movement of long, bulky, or irregularly shaped materials. Exposure to H2S, fumes, gases, chemicals, or other potentially hazardous conditions may occur depending on the customer location, project sit