Fabricator

GHX Industrial, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial distribution company in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking an energetic Fabricator to assist in various shop areas including gaskets, hoses, and mechanical seals. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, basic math skills, and preferably 1 year of industrial experience. Responsibilities include operating machinery, counting inventory, and maintaining cleanliness of the workplace. This is a full-time role with growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year industrial shop experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of the shop including inventory management.
• Operate soft gasket press, circle cutter, and shears.
• Assist with hose banding and crimping.
• Disassemble and clean mechanical seals.
• Operate forklift after certification.

Skills

Use of tape measure

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

Continuous improvement suggestions

Education

High school or equivalent (GED)

Job description

GHX Industrial, a SunSource company, is a growing, dynamic organization with roots traced back to 1937. GHX today is a highly recognized value-added distributor and fabricator of industrial gaskets and hoses with offices nationwide. GHX’s customer base consists of large refining and petrochemical customers, upstream oil and gas service and supply companies, OEMs, and mineral and mining enterprises.

We are looking for an energetic and ambitious Fabricator to actively assist in all areas of the shop to include the gasket, hose, mechanical seal, cylinder repair and/or conveyor belting departments. Uses various tools to measure, manipulate and cut gaskets and fabricate hoses and other related products.

Role and Responsibilities

• Participate in counting inventory for cycle counts and maintain stock (i.e., tag, stack, sort, keep organized). Clean equipment and all shop areas.
• Participate in lean activity and safety regulations.
• Regularly make suggestions for improvement and work on continuous improvement projects for lean, quality and safety.
• Additional duties include but may not be limited to:
• Operate soft gasket press, circle cutter, allpax cutter, and shears. Paint gaskets or use a punch press machine with dies to cut soft gaskets.
• Assist hose area with basic duties such as hose banding and crimping, roll, cut or test hoses. Assist in the hydro or hydraulic hose area.
• Assist in mechanical seal department, disassembly of mechanical seals, cleaning, bead blasting of components, and receive, pack and ship mechanical seals and components.
• Assist shipping to ship, pack, receive items and build crates.
• Operate forklift upon certification.
• Use tape measure regularly.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent (GED) required.
• 1 year industrial shop experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Must be able to use a tape measure and understand basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide).

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