Lead Rebar Fabricator

CRS Crimson Steel Supply, LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap is seeking a senior fabrication operator to lead manufacturing activities, train associates, and ensure customer specifications are met.

You will work with drawings and blueprints, set up machines, and perform plasma-cutting tasks while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in fabrication or related area.
• Technical certification or associate degree may be required.
• Ability to coach and supervise fabrication staff.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and trains fabrication associates on the proper execution of duties.
• Examine specifications of the customer order from drawings or blueprints to determine materials and machine setup.
• Fabricate work pieces according to work order specifications.
• Retrieve correct pipes from fabrication yard and prepare for processing.
• Perform fabrication tasks including grooving and cutting holes for welders using a plasma cutter.
• Inspect finished pieces using visual checks, tape measures, calipers or gauges.
• Package items for shipping and install protective devices to prevent damage during transport.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow company safety policies.
• Assist with supervisory tasks as needed.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Leadership

Education

Technical certification / associate degree

Tools

Plasma cutter

Measuring tools

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

If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.

White Cap and its affiliates serve as a one-stop shop, providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing products, and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non-residential, infrastructure, and residential end markets. White Cap operates approximately 500 branches across North America with more than 11,000 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers. For more information about White Cap, visit about.whitecap.com.