Fabrication Operator

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Fabrication Manager, the Fabrication Operator is responsible for supporting the materials management function of the fabrication department. Fabricators are essential to the overall operation of the business. While specific daily tasks can vary depending on the current workload, a Fabricator's main responsibility is cutting, threading, grooving, testing, and bundling pipe and fittings to meet customer’s specifications.

Exciting Work You Will Do

• Pipe threading, cutting, and grooving
• Product quality testing through pressure and/or chemical testing
• Painting product
• Sandblasting if required by location
• Material layout by customer measurements/specifications
• Read job prints
• Participate in safety initiatives as assigned
• Maintain quality and quantity performance and production standards
• Must learn how to operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, crane, etc.
• Participate in ongoing general housekeeping of warehouse
• Check assigned equipment for proper operation/functionality and communicate problems to Warehouse Manager
• Safely operate additional warehouse equipment
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Other fabrication tasks as assigned

Competencies You Possess

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Safety Conscious

What You’ll Need

• Work Experience: Entry Level
• Educational Requirement: High School Diploma or GED
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to use standard office equipment, including but not limited to computerized bar code scanner, printer, and standard warehouse equipment/tools/machines/vehicles; basic math and reasoning skills
• Organization Skills: Excellent work ethic; good verbal and communication skills; ability to work independently
• Cross-functional Skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and through the direction of a Fabrication Manager
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization; know when to request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to frequently lift/move up to 50lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, pull, and push during entire work shift

Qualifications We Prefer But Don’t Require

• Certification in the operation of a forklift truck is not necessary but would be considered a plus

What We Offer

• Equal Opportunity Employer