Lead Rebar Fabricator

White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap is seeking a senior fabrication operator to lead shop floor activities, operate fabrication machines, and ensure parts meet customer specifications. You will interpret drawings, select appropriate materials, and set up equipment for production runs.

This role requires strong technical skills and a commitment to quality and safety. The position is on-site in Oklahoma City, with responsibilities including coaching fabrication staff, adhering to safety policies, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in fabrication or related area.
• Education or certifications may be required depending on area.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication machines and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train fabrication associates on proper duties and machine use.
• Review customer drawings/blueprints to determine materials and setup.
• Fabricate parts per work orders and prepare pipes for welding.
• Inspect parts visually and with gauges to ensure standards.
• Package items for shipping and secure them for transport.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety policies.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Fabrication operations

Machine operation

Blueprint interpretation

Quality inspection

Packing & shipping

Safety procedures

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree

Technical certification

Job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for performing senior level fabrication operations and supporting management by acting as the operational first line of assistance for associates. Provide customized products to customer specifications.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Coaches and trains fabrication associates on the proper execution of duties. Exhibits detailed knowledge of all fabrication machines and duties.
• 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 work piece as determined by work order specifications. Retrieve correct pipe of various sizes and classifications from fabrication pipe yard. Perform different fabrication duties, including grooving pipe and cutting all holes for welders using a plasma cutter.
• Examine work piece visually, by touch, or using tape rule, calipers, or gauges to ensure product meets desired standards.
• Package for shipping. Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Maintains condition of work area (i.e., free of trash, product in correct location, etc.).
• Follows company safety policies and procedures and
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Nature and Scope

• Problems are typically difficult and/or high impact. Troubleshoots complex support or operational problems for junior level associates.
• Under limited supervision, independently resolves issues and applies a variety of methods to develop customized solutions. May lead the daily operations of a department or team. Work typically involves infrequent review of output by a supervisor or direct customers of the process.
• Assists with supervisory duties but does not have hiring/firing authority. Trains, delegates tasks, and reviews the work of junior level associates.

Work Environment

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

Education and Experience

• Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas. Generally 7+ years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

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Functional Area Field Operations

Work Type On-Site

White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Aff. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.