Fabrication Associate

VOLT • ASHLAND, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Volt is immediately hiring a Fabrication Associate in Ashland, VA. As a Fabrication Associate, you will be responsible for moving loose or bundled pipe within the shop and yard. You will also be responsible for assembling pipe orders (single sticks or bundles) and maintaining organized work supplies. Following safety precautions when fabricating, cutting, assembling, stacking, and shipping pipe is crucial. You will operate powered industrial equipment in compliance with OSHA guidelines and Client’s procedures, and set up and maintain machines used for pipe fabrication. Additionally, you will measure, record, and add random pipe lengths accurately, and measure and cut pipe using band saws or torches. Threading and beveling pipe using Landis machines, and inspecting and maintaining forklift equipment are also key responsibilities. This is a full-time, contract opportunity.

Requirements

• 6-8 months recent machinery, band saws, automatic welding machines, mechanical background
• Use and understand tape measures.
• Use of Gauges for quality checks.
• Strong in sorting/shifting pipe ranging from ½” to 10”.
• Comfortable to read and understand work orders.
• 3–6-month forklift experience.

Nice To Haves

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong math skills for calculating product quantities.
• Knowledge of safe work practices in the pipe yard.
• Candidates with backgrounds in auto mechanics, machinery maintenance, automotive lines, diesel, or farm equipment are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Moving loose or bundled pipe within the shop and yard.
• Assembling pipe orders (single sticks or bundles) and maintaining organized work supplies.
• Following safety precautions when fabricating, cutting, assembling, stacking, and shipping pipe.
• Operating powered industrial equipment in compliance with OSHA guidelines and Client’s procedures.
• Setting up and maintaining machines used for pipe fabrication.
• Measuring, recording, and adding random pipe lengths accurately.
• Measuring and cutting pipe using band saws or torches.
• Threading and beveling pipe using Landis machines.
• Inspecting and maintaining forklift equipment.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• term life
• short term disability
• AD&D
• 401(k)
• Sick time
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed