Plastic Piping Fabricator — Hands-On & Quality

Axis Communications; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

IPEX is a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic piping systems in North America. This General Laborer / Fabricator role involves fabricating and preparing plastic piping products and fittings based on customer orders.

You will work in a hands-on environment, ensuring quality and safety while meeting production demands. The position runs Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with responsibilities including cutting, drilling, assembling fittings, and operating various fabrication equipment.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills, including fractions, geometry, and angles.
• Ability to read imperial measurements and understand work orders, sketches, and drawings.
• Good mechanical aptitude; fabrication experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety practices.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cut plastic piping materials using various saws and fabrication equipment.
• Drill, grind, bevel, and prepare plastic materials.
• Assemble fabricated fittings using PVC primer and adhesive.
• Fabricate tees, reducers, couplings, elbows, and custom fittings.
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment (band saws, routers, grinders, drill presses, hydraulic presses, and basic tools).
• Read and follow production orders, travelers, sketches, and simple drawings.
• Inspect materials to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Basic math

Imperial measurements

Read drawings/work orders

Mechanical aptitude

Workplace safety practices

Tools

Band saws

Routers

Grinders

Drill presses

Hydraulic presses

Job description

IPEX is a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic piping systems in North America. This General Laborer / Fabricator role involves fabricating and preparing plastic piping products and fittings based on customer orders.

You will work in a hands-on environment, ensuring quality and safety while meeting production demands. The position runs Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with responsibilities including cutting, drilling, assembling fittings, and operating various fabrication equipment.