TUBE FABRICATOR in Buffalo

Energy Jobline ZR; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Drives, Inc., a Buffalo-based manufacturer of custom‑engineered hose, tube, and fluid conveyance systems, seeks a hands-on manufacturing teammate to cut, end form, de-burr, test, assemble and bend tubular components. The environment is climate controlled and 100% onsite.

Minimum requirements include 1 year in manufacturing and a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include following work instructions, quality checks, teamwork, and safety compliance in a production setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a production setting
• Attention to quality, safety, and safty procedures
• Ability to read and understand work instructions and blueprints

Responsibilities

• Follow all work instructions and procedures
• Strive to meet or exceed quantity and quality expectations
• Accept reassignment to other departments as workload dictates
• Perform quality checks and preventative equipment maintenance
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement efforts
• Inform group leader of equipment, process, material, safety, or quality concerns
• Participate in daily area cleanup and facility-wide cleanup
• Consult product blueprints and technical data sheets as required
• Set up machinery and properly use protractors and fixtures
• Ensure completed product and leftovers are returned to proper locations
• Execute assignments as directed by the Tube Fabrication Group Leader or superiors

Skills

Basic math, reasoning, problem-solving

Comprehend and execute work with minim

Customer service orientation

Cross training readiness

Detail-oriented

Self-motivation

Teamwork and independence

Stand for long shifts

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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

This role is 100% onsite

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
• Ensure completed product and left-over materials are returned to proper locations
• Execute assignments as given by the Tube Fabrication Group Leader or other superiors

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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