Field Tech 1

Milford A Winsupply Company • Hobbs, NM

9d • Onsite

About The Position

A Fusion Technician 1 is a safety conscious, hardworking individual that is dedicated to helping customers with their HDPE fusion needs. Technicians perform tasks involving physical labor on customer jobsites and in-house at different Milford branches. This includes operating fusion equipment, hand tools, power tools, and assisting with various tasks. Whether working alone with or with a small team, our technicians have the professionalism and technical skill to get the job done right.

Requirements

• Safety Conscious
• Ability to perform and obtain fusion certificate on HDPE pipe up to 18” within 14 calendar days
• Complete PEC training.
• Excellent customer services skills.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Operation of company vehicle
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions
• Verbal/Written Communication
• Proficient with technology such as email and phone applications
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to read GPS Coordinates for site locations
• 2 years of related experience, preferred.
• Ability to pass safety and fusion training courses and maintain certifications
• Ability to obtain client specific safety training
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, reach with arms, kneel and push/pull/lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk long distances in rough terrain.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, climbing ramps or stairs.
• Must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.
• Ability to wear PPE.
• Prolonged periods sitting while driving.
• Must be able to physically perform repairs in various environments
• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Good vision to inspect repair work.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Reaching overhead, at or below shoulder level.
• Keyboarding.
• Driving (and ability to maintain valid driver’s license and pass MVR in accordance with insurance requirements)
• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Standing for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all safety policies and apply good safety practices
• Perform pre-operation equipment inspections per machine before each use
• Operate company vehicles and equipment, such as small engine trucks, forklifts, and aerial lifts
• Mobilization support, as needed, of company equipment
• Keep work area, company vehicles, and equipment clean
• Ability to perform fusions on HDPE pipe and fittings per industry standards
• Determine whether final product meets quality control standards
• Ability to operate a fusion data recording device
• Operate Small/Med. diameter squeeze tools (Up to 12”)
• Assist with operation of Large diameter squeeze tools (Up to 24”)
• Basic fabrication of HDPE components such as risers, tee’s, manifolds, etc.
• Complete detailed daily field reports
• Report any equipment maintenance schedules and repairs to Technical Service Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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