Fabricator Technician

IPEX Group•Bellingham, WA

About The Position

The Fabrication Technician receives, inspects, and prepares materials for fabrication operations, and performs fabrication, assembly, inspection, and packaging activities to ensure products meet customer specifications, quality standards, and production requirements. The role supports efficient manufacturing by following safety, quality, and Lean Manufacturing principles. Work may include operations such as Ring Saw, Belling Equipment, manual and semi-automatic Butt Fusion, Angle Saws, Branch Flanging Machine, Cap Cut-Off Saw, external and internal sanding, end and branch-hole routing, cleaning, fitting assembly, washing, recycle grinding, shipping, and quality confirmation. The position frequently interacts with peers across departments and members of the leadership team. The work environment may involve considerable hazards, including chemicals, commercial products, potential toxins, moving machinery, repetitive motion, excessive noise, and powered industrial vehicles. The employee may need to lift up to 70 pounds and perform tasks requiring muscular action, varied body movements and positions, posture changes, and visual attentiveness. Required protective equipment may include eyewear, a laboratory coat, gloves, hearing and respiratory protection, safety shoes, and a hard hat. Work priorities, deadlines, accuracy requirements, quotas, and competing demands may change.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Proficiency with basic inspection tools and gauges, including a measuring tape, micrometer, and pipe-checking tools.
Basic computer or reporting skills sufficient to complete production and inventory documentation.
Ability to follow safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and perform the physical tasks described in the working conditions.

Responsibilities

Fabricate fittings and components to customer specifications using customized fabrication equipment, hand tools, power tools, adhesives, and fixtures.
Retrieve required components from stock or production areas for fabrication and assembly.
Set up and prepare equipment according to job requirements and production specifications.
Perform at least five assigned fabrication or production operations as required.
Inspect completed parts for conformance with quality and specification standards.
Visually inspect incoming pipe, gaskets, and materials for defects or damage.
Prepare finished parts for shipment by boxing, palletizing, and securing them appropriately.
Label parts, containers, and pallets according to company and customer requirements.
Complete production, quality, labor, and inventory control reports accurately and on time.
Maintain records of man-hours, inventory usage, and production output as required.
Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, safely and with certification.
Apply and support 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.
Collaborate with team members to support operational goals, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.