Fabrication Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Pipe Fabrication / Production Associate – Temp-to-Hire

Ferguson | Glendale Heights, IL
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
Overtime: May be required based on business needs

Start a Career with PDS Tech!

PDS Tech , is hiring dependable, mechanically inclined Pipe Fabrication / Production Associates to join a fast-paced industrial fabrication operation.

This client is one of the largest distributors of plumbing, PVF, waterworks, fire and fabrication, HVAC, and industrial products in the United States.

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with the potential to build a long-term career.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll help fabricate and prepare steel pipe used for fire sprinkler and industrial applications. Responsibilities include:

• Measure, cut, thread, bevel, groove, and prepare steel pipe

• Accurately read and use a tape measure

• Use gauges to perform quality checks

• Set up and operate pipe fabrication machinery

• Operate equipment such as band saws, pipe threaders, roll groove machines, grinders, and pneumatic banders

• Use angle grinders and die grinders

• Measure, record, and calculate pipe lengths

• Assemble individual pipe orders and bundled pipe orders

• Sort and move pipe ranging from approximately ½" to 10"

• Maintain organized materials, tools, and work areas

• Follow all safety procedures when cutting, fabricating, stacking, and moving pipe

• Operate powered industrial equipment according to OSHA safety procedures

• Perform basic equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns

• Work independently while contributing to a team-oriented production environment

What We're Looking For

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

• At least 6 months of recent experience in one or more of the following:

  • Manufacturing

  • Production

  • Machine operation

  • Industrial labor

  • Construction

  • Mechanical or automotive work

• Ability to accurately read a tape measure

• Comfortable using basic shop and hand tools

• Basic math skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment

• Ability to follow written and verbal safety instructions

• Dependable attendance and punctuality

• Ability to work overtime when required

Experience That Will Help You Stand Out

We're especially interested in candidates with experience using:

• Pipe threaders

• Band saws

• Roll groove machines

• Plasma cutting equipment

• Automatic welding equipment

• Pneumatic banders

• Angle grinders or die grinders

• Forklifts or other powered industrial equipment

Previous fire sprinkler pipe fabrication experience is a plus but is not required.

Candidates with backgrounds in automotive repair, diesel mechanics, machinery maintenance, farm equipment, construction, machine operation, or mechanical assembly are encouraged to apply.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on industrial fabrication position.

• Non-climate-controlled facility

• Work environment can become hot, particularly during warmer months

• Steel-toe shoes or boots are required

• Position requires following all facility PPE and safety requirements

• No loose jewelry or facial jewelry may be worn while working around machinery

Schedule

Monday–Friday
6:00 AM–2:30 PM
30-minute unpaid lunch

Overtime may be required and will be discussed during the interview process.

Why Apply?

• Temp-to-hire opportunity

• Monday–Friday schedule

• Opportunity to learn specialized pipe fabrication equipment

• Gain experience with a nationally recognized industry leader

• Candidates from several industrial and mechanical backgrounds can qualify

• Training provided on specific pipe fabrication equipment

If you have hands-on manufacturing, machine operation, construction, mechanical, or industrial experience and know your way around basic tools and a tape measure, we want to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

PDS Tech Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Details: $20.50 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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