Lead Fabricator

CORE & MAIN LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE & MAIN LP in Houston, Texas, is looking for Fabricators to manufacture various products using raw materials and tools. Key responsibilities include examining customer specifications for workpieces, fabricating products, and maintaining quality control standards.

Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in fabrication and metal-working, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. The role involves training lower-level fabricators and adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs in a physical environment.

Responsibilities

• Examine customer order specifications using drawings or blueprints.
• Fabricate workpieces as per work order specifications.
• Inspect workpieces to ensure quality.
• Coach and train lower-level fabricators.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Fabrication shop equipment experience

Metal-working experience

Leadership and supervisory skills

Training and coaching techniques

Interpersonal and communication skills

Team collaboration

Time-management and organization skills

Job description

Job Summary

Fabricators manufacture assorted products using various raw materials, tools, and manual labor. They produce customized products that meet customer specifications and prepare completed orders for shipment. They analyze capacity and production data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources, resolve issues related to production, machinery, processing, and packaging operations, and ensure quality control standards are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Examine specifications of the customer’s order using drawings, work orders, or blueprints to determine the characteristics of the finished item, materials to be used, and machine setup requirements.
• Fabricate workpieces as determined by work order specifications.
• Retrieve correct materials and perform various fabrication duties.
• Inspect workpieces visually, by touch, or using tape measure, calipers, or gauges to ensure quality.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Coach and train lower‑level fabricators on proper execution of duties, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fabrication shop equipment.
• Metal‑working experience.
• Ability to lead staff by example and handle light supervisory duties.
• Familiarity with training and coaching techniques.
• Ability to change or adapt work practices, priorities, or procedures.
• Ability to think and take constructive action in work-related matters.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Time‑management and organization skills.
• Knowledge of HDPE butt fusion and fabrication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Pass pre‑employment assessment(s) if applicable.

Environmental Job Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs in a physical environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is based solely on 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), 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 protected characteristics. For more information, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov.