FABRICATION TECHNICIAN 1

Milford A Winsupply Company•Hobbs, NM

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting with the fabrication and assembly of HDPE pipe, fittings, flanges, manifolds, spools, and other fabricated assemblies. Responsibilities include measuring, cutting, preparing materials, and reading fabrication drawings. The technician will also be involved in inspection and quality control, documentation, inventory, material handling, and potentially driving company vehicles for deliveries. The position requires a strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The work environment can vary, including shops, warehouses, outdoor areas, and customer facilities, with potential exposure to various weather conditions and industrial substances. Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, lifting, and operating tools and equipment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Mechanical aptitude and a demonstrated willingness to learn thermoplastic piping systems, fusion procedures, fabrication practices, measuring techniques, quality requirements, equipment operation, and delivery procedures.
Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure, including whole numbers, fractions, and standard units of measurement, or successfully develop this ability during introductory training.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, count materials, verify quantities, calculate measurements, and compare dimensions.
Ability to read and follow work orders, fabrication drawings, bills of material, labels, part numbers, delivery documents, written instructions, procedures, and safety information.
Ability to safely use basic hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and shop equipment appropriate to assigned duties.
Ability to identify and report visible defects, dimensional discrepancies, incorrect materials, missing components, and quality concerns.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to completing fabrication work, deliveries, and documentation accurately.
Dependability, accountability, a strong work ethic, and willingness to complete assigned duties.
Ability to follow direction, accept coaching and correction, ask questions when instructions are unclear, and adapt to changing operational needs.
Ability to work independently on assigned routine duties and cooperatively as part of a team.
Strong internal and external customer-service skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, customers, vendors, drivers, and other departments.
Ability to remain professional and courteous when responding to customer questions, delays, delivery concerns, or changing instructions.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to safely perform the essential functions of the position, understand technical and safety instructions, read measurements and delivery documents, communicate effectively, and complete required records.
Basic proficiency with computers, mobile devices, email, electronic work orders, navigation applications, and other technology required to perform assigned duties.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding customer information, project information, fabrication drawings, pricing, technical information, and other sensitive business matters.
Ability to satisfy applicable customer-specific screening, drug-testing, safety-training, site-access, badging, and qualification requirements.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and insurability under Milford requirements.
Ability to safely drive for extended periods and navigate to Milford locations, vendors, customer facilities, project sites, and other assigned destinations.
Ability to safely secure and transport parts, materials, equipment, tools, and fabricated assemblies.
Reliable attendance, punctuality, and availability are essential functions of this position.
Complete all required Milford, Winsupply, customer, manufacturer, safety, driving, equipment, and policy training within the designated timeframe.
Successfully complete introductory HDPE fusion and fabrication training within the timeframe established by Milford.
Successfully complete assigned small-diameter fusion-equipment training and qualification within six months of employment, or another timeframe established by Milford based on training availability, work assignments, demonstrated competency, and business needs.
Successfully complete assigned medium-diameter fusion-equipment training and qualification within twelve months of employment, or another timeframe established by Milford based on training availability, work assignments, demonstrated competency, and business needs.
Complete large-diameter fusion-equipment training and qualification when assigned based on job responsibilities, performance, demonstrated technical proficiency, and business needs.
Complete required defensive-driving, vehicle-inspection, load-securement, accident-reporting, and company vehicle-use training.
Ability to provide or obtain H2S, PEC, or other customer-specific certifications through Milford when required by assigned customer-site work.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift, material-handling, hoist, rigging, overhead-lifting-equipment, or other equipment-specific qualifications when required.
Successful completion and maintenance of all required training, qualifications, certifications, driving requirements, equipment authorizations, and customer-site credentials is a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous HDPE fusion or fabrication experience is not required.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, warehouse operations, plumbing, mechanical work, automotive repair, farming, oilfield operations, equipment operation, delivery driving, material handling, or another hands-on field is preferred but not required.
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the fabrication and assembly of HDPE pipe, fittings, flanges, manifolds, spools, and other fabricated assemblies.
Measure, mark, cut, clean, scrape, stage, align, and prepare pipe, fittings, tools, equipment, and work areas for fabrication activities.
Read and follow approved fabrication drawings, work orders, bills of material, dimensions, written instructions, procedures, and job-specific requirements.
Verify material type, size, dimension, quantity, part number, job number, and other required information before beginning assigned work.
Maintain material identification and traceability throughout the fabrication process.
Assist with the setup, pre-use inspection, operation, and breakdown of fusion equipment after completing required training and receiving authorization.
Perform assigned fusion and fabrication activities only within the employee’s demonstrated qualifications and required level of supervision.
Assist with small-, medium-, and large-diameter fusion activities when trained, qualified, authorized, and assigned.
Assist with fitting assembly, flange preparation, manifold assembly, spool fabrication, and related fabrication processes.
Use approved hand tools, power tools, cutting equipment, measuring devices, and fabrication equipment safely.
Inspect incoming materials for visible damage, contamination, incorrect size, missing components, incorrect quantities, or other discrepancies.
Inspect work in progress and completed assemblies for visible defects, dimensional accuracy, alignment, completeness, identification, and general workmanship.
Compare completed work to approved drawings, measurements, tolerances, bills of material, and job requirements.
Immediately stop work and notify the assigned supervisor or qualified lead employee when drawings conflict, dimensions do not match, materials appear incorrect, or a quality or safety concern is identified.
Identify and appropriately segregate or label nonconforming, damaged, defective, or questionable materials and completed work as directed.
Complete fabrication records, material-tracking documents, production records, inspection forms, equipment checklists, photographs, delivery documents, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
Record material usage, quantities, measurements, job numbers, equipment information, and other required production data.
Assist with fabrication inventory, material counts, cycle counts, physical inventory, material organization, and reporting of discrepancies.
Load, unload, move, position, and stage pipe, fittings, equipment, tools, and completed assemblies using approved material-handling methods.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, lifting devices, or other material-handling equipment after completing required training and receiving company authorization.
Perform required pre-use inspections before operating assigned equipment.
Inspect lifting equipment, slings, straps, rigging, and material-handling devices before use when trained and assigned.
Properly use, inspect, clean, maintain, and store hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, fusion equipment, lifting devices, and other company equipment.
Package, protect, identify, label, stage, and prepare completed assemblies for storage, transfer, delivery, customer pickup, or shipment.
Safely operate assigned company vehicles to deliver or retrieve parts, materials, tools, equipment, fabricated assemblies, and other company property.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report vehicle, load, or safety concerns.
Verify delivery documentation, destination, contact information, quantities, materials, and special instructions before leaving the branch.
Properly secure loads, tools, parts, materials, and fabricated assemblies before transportation.
Obtain required delivery signatures, photographs, receipts, or other proof of delivery and return completed documentation promptly.
Provide prompt, professional, courteous, and customer-focused service during deliveries, pickups, customer-site visits, and other assigned activities.
Communicate delays, incorrect materials, site-access issues, delivery discrepancies, damaged items, or other customer concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
Follow customer-specific site-access, PPE, safety, parking, traffic-control, security, badging, and operational requirements.
Represent Milford professionally through appropriate appearance, conduct, communication, and care of company vehicles and property.
Maintain clean, safe, organized, secure, and professional fabrication shops, warehouses, storage areas, workstations, vehicles, equipment areas, and yards.
Keep walkways, emergency-access areas, loading areas, work surfaces, material-storage areas, and equipment locations clear of unnecessary materials and hazards.
Follow approved housekeeping, tool-control, scrap-management, recycling, material-storage, and waste-disposal practices.
Support Technical Services Specialists, supervisors, warehouse personnel, and other employees with shop, yard, delivery, equipment, rental, inventory, and fabrication-related activities as assigned.
Participate in required safety meetings, technical training, driver training, equipment training, qualification activities, and employee-development programs.
Follow all applicable Milford, Winsupply, manufacturer, customer-specific, environmental, driving, safety, quality, and PPE requirements.
Follow lockout/tagout and other applicable energy-control procedures when trained, authorized, and required.
Promptly report injuries, vehicle incidents, property damage, near misses, spills, defective tools, unsafe equipment, customer complaints, and hazardous conditions.
Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality to support fabrication schedules, deliveries, customer requirements, training, inventory activities, and departmental operations.
Comply with applicable Milford and Winsupply policies governing company property, vehicles, technology, electronic communications, confidential information, records, cybersecurity, and acceptable use.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Technical Services Supervisor or Technical Services Director.