Fusion Tech III

coreandmain; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main, based in St. Louis, is seeking a pipe fusion technician to operate equipment that fuses piping and install HDPE systems. A company or personal vehicle is required, and an acceptable MVR report is part of the process.

The role includes fusion, inspection, and repair tasks, coordinating with customers to assess needs, and transporting equipment to job sites. On-call repair emergencies are part of the duties, with adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Technical certification or assoc. degree may be required in some areas.
• Typically 5–7 years of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate method and equipment to install pipe.
• Provide and install custom HDPE piping systems and repair systems.
• Electro fuse and structure welds.
• Inspect and maintain fusion equipment.
• Communicate with customers to assess needs.
• Determine installation and repair needs and ensure final product meets quality standards.

Skills

Customer communication

Autonomy

Leadership

Education

Technical certification or associate degree

Job description

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main's 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

Operates equipment that fuses piping. This position requires operation of a Company Vehicle or a Personal Vehicle and such operation is done consistently more than 20% of the average work week. If selected for this position, Core & Main will run a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR report.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Determines appropriate method and equipment necessary to install pipe.
• Provides and installs custom HDPE piping systems and repair systems.
• Electro fuses and structure welds.
• Inspects and maintains fusion EQ.
• Communicates with customers to assess needs.
• Identifies installation and repair needs.
• Determines if final product meets quality control standards.
• Transports equipment to job site.
• Operates field equipment and forklift.
• Responsible for 24 hour on-call repair emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in electro fuse and structure welding.

Career Level Dimensions

• Typical Training/Experience: Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas. Generally 5-7 years of experience in a related area of responsibility.
• Problem Complexity: May modify processes to resolve situations.
• Autonomy: Under limited supervision, relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine the best approach to achieve desired outcomes. Course of action is often determined by interpreting procedures and policies. Work typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor or direct "customers" of the process.
• Leadership: Is sought out and/or assigned to provide general guidance/direction, training, and technical assistance to junior level support personnel. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring/firing authority.

Environmental Job Requirements

• Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes, which may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment, some of which may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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