The Fabrication Equipment Operator prepares for pipe modification processes, including removal of tape and/or cement, laying out cutting paths, and perforating pipe.

• Follows all safety policies and initiates safety improvements.
• Reviews drawings, diagrams, written specifications and instructions to determine, fitting and welding requirements.
• Plans layout and cutting processes.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures cutting machine.
• Removes tape, cement and other materials as required in order to prepare pipe for cutting and re-welding.
• Sets up equipment and perforates pipe, using appropriate cutting tools or torches.

• Requires minimal, if any, supervision to accomplish the essential functions of the job.
• Other duties may be assigned by management including but not limited to cross training and housekeeping.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be able to work 2nd Shift schedule.
2. Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
3. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, read and understand pipe drawings, and procedure manuals.
4. Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
5. Must be able to speak effectively with supervisors and other employees.
6. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
7. Must be able to accurately read tape measure.
8. Must be able to understand and execute instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
9. Must be able to recognize and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
10. Must be able to use company computer systems to view and understand the action required from the dispatch list.
11. Must be able to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
12. Must be able to read, understand and interpret blueprints.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. None.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.