Industrial Shop Fabricator: Pipe, Welds & Maintenance

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Monessen (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in Monessen, PA is seeking a fabrication shop technician to maintain operations, fabricate parts, perform basic and preventive maintenance, and ensure safety and quality in production.

You will read specifications, operate a band saw, pipe-bending machinery, load/unload pipe, and palletize products; you will also train new employees and coordinate with the shop lead to manage daily workload and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or a GED (General Education Degree).
• Vo-Tech Training or equal experience in welding and fabrication.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license and an acceptable record at all times.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate new parts for customers.
• Perform basic maintenance on machinery.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery.
• Write and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
• Complete daily maintenance and repair logs.
• Load and unload pipe.
• Palletize products for shipping.
• Support and Assist VEMC.
• Maintain and secure work tools.
• Clean and maintain the work area.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Communicate with the shop lead for the daily workload.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be available for on-call after-hours service.
• Communicate with the sales team on existing and upcoming projects.
• Perform quality control procedures.
• Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others, and report workplace hazards, injuries, or illnesses immediately.

Skills

Welding basics

Fabrication knowledge

Quality control

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vo-Tech training in welding/fabrication

Tools

Band saw

Threading machine

Pipe-bending machine

Overhead crane

Forklift

Measuring tools

Job description

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in Monessen, PA is seeking a fabrication shop technician to maintain operations, fabricate parts, perform basic and preventive maintenance, and ensure safety and quality in production.

You will read specifications, operate a band saw, pipe-bending machinery, load/unload pipe, and palletize products; you will also train new employees and coordinate with the shop lead to manage daily workload and safety.