Lead Fabricator

Core & Main; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main is seeking a skilled Fabricator to join our manufacturing team in Houston. You will work with fabrication shop equipment to produce components per customer specifications, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

Typical duties include reading drawings, setting up machines, inspecting parts with gauges, and coaching junior fabricators. A HS diploma or GED and 4–6 years of fabrication experience are preferred. Safety compliance and teamwork are essential in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred; 4–6 years in fabrication
• Experience with fabrication shop equipment and metalworking
• Ability to lead and train junior fabricators
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Examine order specs from drawings to determine finished item characteristics and setup
• Fabricate pieces per work order specifications and retrieve materials
• Inspect pieces visually or with gauges to ensure quality
• Follow safety policies and procedures
• Coach and train junior fabricators
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Fabrication

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

HDPE butt fusion

Fabrication shop equipment

Metals processing knowledge

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

Fabricators manufacture assorted products using various raw materials, tools and their own hands. Manufacture customized products that meet customer specifications and prepare completed orders for shipment. Analyzes capacity and production data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources. Resolves issues related to production, machinery, processing, and/or packaging operations. Ensures quality control standards are maintained.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities And Key Accountabilities

• Examines 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.
• Fabricates work piece as determined by work order specifications. Retrieves correct materials and performs various fabrication duties.
• Examines work piece visually, by touch, or using tape rule, calipers, or gauges to ensure
• Follows company safety policies and procedures.
• Coaches and trains lower-level fabricators on the proper execution of duties, ensures policies and procedures are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fabrication shop equipment.
• Metal working experience.
• Ability to professionally lead staff by example and handle light supervisory duties
• Familiar 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 with others in a group, cooperate with others, offer to help when needed, and foster a team climate within the group where members are committed to a common goal.
• Time management and organization skills.
• Knowledge of HDPE butt fusion and fabrication.

Career Level Dimensions

Typical Training/Experience

• HS Diploma or GED, strongly preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable

Environmental Job Requirements

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

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. For more information, please click here or visit https://www.eeoc.gov