Fabrication Shop Operator

Job Description

General Summary: The role involves operating equipment for pipe fabrication and ensuring adherence to quality standards. It also includes operating both welding and non-welding pipe production equipment, pulling materials from the warehouse, forklift operation, and performing routine shop equipment maintenance.

Principal Accountabilities:

Operating automated and semi-automated welding equipment.

Operating pipe cutting, threading, and grooving equipment as required.

Testing of fabricated pipe to ensure weld quality.

Retrieving materials from the warehouse for fabrication.

Operating a forklift as necessary.

Monitoring quality control of all shop production.

Conducting routine maintenance on shop equipment.

Completing additional tasks as directed by the supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Minimum one-year production experience with a high school diploma or GED.

Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.

Good verbal communication skills.

Basic personal computer skills.

Scope Data:

Works within a team of 5-10 personnel.

Handles welding and threading approximately $4,000,000 worth of piping material.

Description of Physical Working Environment:

Physically demanding role involving continuous standing and walking.

Regularly lifts materials up to 75 lbs.

Involves frequent twisting, bending, and turning.

Hooper is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all candidates without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.