TUBE FABRICATOR

Power Drives Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly performance incentives

Job summary

Power Drives, Inc. in Buffalo specializes in custom-engineered hose, tube, and fluid conveyance systems. The position offers a 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM schedule Monday–Thursday, a climate-controlled environment, and a pay rate of $18.65 per hour with tiered raises and monthly incentives.

Minimum requirements include 1 year of manufacturing experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates should be able to work independently or in a team, maintain quality, and perform multiple tasks with

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to stand for long periods

Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions and procedures
• Meet or exceed quantity and quality expectations
• Be prepared to reassign to other departments as needed
• Perform quality checks and basic preventative maintenance
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement
• Report equipment or process concerns to supervisor
• Assist with facility cleanup as required
• Consult blueprints and data sheets for required work
• Set up machinery and use gauges and fixtures as needed

Skills

Customer service

Quality oriented

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Basic math

Attention to detail

Independent work

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Power Drives, Inc. is a Buffalo-based manufacturer specializing in custom-engineered hose, tube, and fluid conveyance systems for a wide range of industrial and mobile equipment applications. Founded in 1946, PDI is known for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions backed by strong engineering expertise and decades of industry experience.

Pay Rate : $18.65 per hour. Employees have opportunities for salary increases through our tiered training program, as well as monthly performance incentives.

Schedule: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Monday – Thursday

CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT

Objective: Cut, end form, de-burr, clean, test, assemble, and bend tubular components in a safe and efficient manner while meeting customer and company expectations for form, fit, function, quality, and on-time delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• 1 year of successful experience in a manufacturing environment
• High School diploma or equivalent

Job Requirements

• Ability to comprehend and execute work assignments with minimal follow up supervision
• Customer service and quality driven
• Ability to be cross trained and cross functional within department
• Observant, attentive to detail, and quality conscious
• Self-motivated and task driven
• Basic math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to stand throughout entire shift

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow all work instructions and procedures
• Strive to meet or exceed quantity and quality of work expectations
• Accept reassignment to other departments as workload dictates
• Perform quality checks as required for each work assignment. Perform preventative equipment maintenance as assigned
• Participate in problem solving, continuous improvement, and customer complaint resolution efforts
• Inform Group Leader of all equipment, process, material, safety, or quality concerns
• Participate in daily area clean up and more significant facility cleanup efforts as assigned
• Adhere to all other company policies and work rules
• Consult product blueprints and technical data sheets as required
• Set up machinery and properly use protractors and other jogs and fixtures as required

  Physical Requirements

  This position demands physical strength, endurance, using industrial tools and machinery. Candidates must be comfortable with repetitive tasks, heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.), standing for a long period of time, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and working in a fast-paced production setting.

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