Fabrication Operator

Galloup•Battle Creek, MI

22h

About The Position

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. Why The Kendall Group? 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.

Requirements

Work Experience: Entry Level
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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