Fabrication Operator - Part-Time

The Kendall Group; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the fabrication industry is seeking a Part-Time Fabrication Operator in Battle Creek, MI. This entry-level position includes responsibilities like cutting, threading, and testing pipes to meet customer specifications, ensuring a high-quality production standard. The company prides itself on employee ownership and offers great opportunities for growth and skill development.

Qualifications

• Ability to use standard office equipment.
• Excellent work ethic and good verbal communication.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, threading, and grooving pipe.
• Quality testing through pressure and chemical methods.
• Material layout by customer specifications.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Safety Conscious

Organization Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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About The Kendall Group

Galloup, a division of The Kendall Group, seeks a talented, creative, self-motivated individual for our Fabrication Operator position. The Kendall Group is comprised of seven divisions with 75+ locations in eleven states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fittings products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Battle Creek, MI

About The Kendall Group

Galloup, a division of The Kendall Group, seeks a talented, creative, self-motivated individual for our Fabrication Operator position. The Kendall Group is comprised of seven divisions with 75+ locations in eleven states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fittings products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you’ll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We’re that company where people stay! We’re proud to say that more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you’ll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Fabrication Manager, the Fabrication Operator is responsible for supporting the materials management function of the fabrication department. Fabricators are essential to the overall operation of the business. While specific daily tasks can vary depending on the current workload, a Fabricators main responsibility is cutting, threading, grooving, testing, and bundling pipe and fittings to meet customer’s specifications.

Exciting Work You Will Do

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Fabrication Operator position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Pipe threading, cutting, and grooving
• Product quality testing through pressure and/or chemical testing
• Painting product
• Sandblasting if required by location
• Material layout by customer measurements/specifications
• Read job prints
• Participate in safety initiatives as assigned
• Maintain quality and quantity performance and production standards
• Must learn how to operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, crane, etc.
• Participate in ongoing general housekeeping of warehouse
• Check assigned equipment for proper operation/functionality and communicate problems to Warehouse Manager
• Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures
• Safely operate additional warehouse equipment
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Other fabrication tasks as assigned
  
  

Competencies You Possess

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Safety Conscious
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Work Experience: Entry Level
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to use standard office equipment, including but not limited to computerized bar code scanner, printer, and standard warehouse equipment/tools/machines/vehicles. Basic math and reasoning skills.
• Organization Skills: Excellent work ethic, good verbal, and communication skills. Ability to work independently.
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and through the direction of a Fabrication Manager
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization. Know when to request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects.
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to frequently lift/move up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand/walk/lift, pull, and push during entire work shift.
• Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a fabrication shop/distribution center.
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer But Don’t Require

• Work Experience: Certification in the operation of a forklift truck is not necessary but would be considered a plus
  
  

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale

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