Fire Protection Pipe Fabrication Machine Operator

PDS Tech, Inc.; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Fire Protection Pipe Fabrication Machine Operator in West Chester, OH. This 6-month contract role is 1st shift, 5:30 AM–3:00 PM, with overtime potential. You will operate saws and threading machines, measure and prep pipe, and support shipments for life-safety installations.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour with overtime opportunities. On-site work with emphasis on quality, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with pipe fabrication processes and measurement tools desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate saws, grooving and threading machines and related fabrication equipment.
• Measure, cut, thread, bevel, and prep pipe to specification.
• Stage, organize, and move pipe and materials for shop and yard.
• Assemble pipe orders for shipment and assist with machine set-ups.
• Perform quality checks and assist with basic equipment upkeep.
• Operate forklifts for material handling in a safe manner.

Skills

Industrial experience

Measuring with tape

Basic math

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Pipe fitting

Fabrication

Metalworking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Band saw

Grooving/threading machines

Forklift operation

Universal welders

Job description

Join Us as a Fire Protection Pipe Fabrication Machine OperatorPDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading fire suppression manufacturer to hire a hands-on operator who builds components that protect people and property every day.A Day in the LifeIt’s 5:30 a.m. in West Chester, OH, and the shop is coming to life. You power up the band saw, check your measurements twice, and start cutting pipe to spec. By mid-morning, you’re threading and grooving with precision, staging materials for the next order, and helping a teammate set up a machine. After lunch, you assemble and bundle a shipment destined for a life-safety installation, complete quality checks, and safely move materials by forklift. Before the day wraps at 3:00 p.m., you perform light maintenance and prep the shop for tomorrow’s builds.Role SnapshotAssignment: 6-month contract with potential conversion to full-timeLocation: West Chester, OH 45069 (100% onsite)Schedule: 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM–3:00 PM; overtime available (including some Saturdays)Pay: Starting at $20.00/hr; typical week 45+ hours with additional OT opportunitiesWhat You’ll Work OnOperate saws, grooving and threading machines, and related fabrication equipmentMeasure, cut, thread, bevel, and prep pipe to specificationRead and use a tape measure and basic measurement tools accuratelyStage, organize, and move pipe and materials throughout the shop and yardAssemble pipe orders for shipment (individual and bundled)General labor, assembly, bundling, and material handlingAssist with machine set-ups and basic equipment upkeepSupport quality checks for accuracy and consistencyOperate forklifts and material handling equipment safelyWhat You BringHigh School Diploma or GEDAt least 6 months of recent industrial or manufacturing experienceHands-on background with saws, fabrication, or similar industrial machineryConfident measuring with a tape measure; solid basic mathAbility to regularly lift up to 50 poundsComfort working with pipe, sheet metal, and fabrication materialsPreferredPipefitting, fabrication, metalworking, or manufacturing experienceExposure to welding equipment or welding school courseworkExperience with grooving/threading machines, band saws, or universal weldersForklift operationAssembly, material handling, or production backgroundWhy PDS Tech CommercialGrow your skills on a team that values quality, safety, and training. Whether you’re a seasoned fabricator or fresh from trade school, you’ll expand your capabilities in a shop where your work directly supports mission-critical fire suppression systems.Compensation & BenefitsPay Details: $20.00 per hourBenefit 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.Military connected talent encouraged to applyEqual Opportunity & Fair ChanceEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceReady to Apply?Take the next step toward a rewarding career in fabrication and life-safety manufacturing. Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial.To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy