Fabrication Operator

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Onsite locations:
Battle Creek, MItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R-100225
** 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.

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years.

At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

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:
** The essential duties and responsibilities of the Fabrication Operator position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
* 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
* Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures
* 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
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* What you’ll need:

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* Work Experience:

** Entry Level
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* Education:

** 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
* ** Physical Environment:
** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time; the noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a fabrication shop/distribution center
** Qualifications we prefer but don’t require:**
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* Work Experience:

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

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.### Visit Our Career Page Learn more about our company, benefits, and culture .
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