Fabrication Technician

Harco Fittings LLC is a member of the IPEX. Our mission is to compete and grow using innovation, differentiation, and extraordinary service. We want to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

Harco Fittings LLC, founded in 1966 in Lynchburg, Virginia, is a producer of gasketed joint injection-molded PVC and push-on gasketed joint ductile fittings. Our Harco locations span across seven states in the US. Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and growing team?

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Fabrication Technician. This role is based in Lynchburg, Virginia, and reports to the Fabrication Supervisor.

Job Summary

We are seeking an upbeat individual who will be responsible for supporting our Fabrication Facility. The successful candidate will focus on fulfilling work orders based on tickets that have been received to achieve operational objectives. This position is a day-shift position.

• Safely fabricate fittings to customer specifications using customized fabricating equipment such as saws, presses, butt fusion machines, hand tools, power tools, adhesives, and fixtures

• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other departments on fulfilling work orders and production sheets
• Apply PVC primer and adhesive to assemble fabricated fittings.
• Expanding and pulling socket joints on plastic material using various heat forms (i.e. glycol tanks and dry heat)
• Install bevels on pipe ends using bevel table.
• Visually inspect, measure, and approve materials before and after process steps to ensure quality compliance.
• Proficiently fabricate the following fittings: tees, reducing tees, single and double reduction reducers, couplings, elbows, and various custom fittings.
• Identify hydraulic forming mandrels.
• Read and understand imperial measurements
• Responsibly use and care for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment while adhering to all safety policies and procedures
• Must be eager to learn, self-motivated to work independently as well as have good written and verbal communication skills
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, work orders, safety documents, and training manuals.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Tools & Equipment

• Proficiently operate the following:
• Hydraulic Presses
• Pulling Press
• Cut-Off Saws
• Butt Fusion Machines
• Various Saws (ring/band/jig)
• Lathe and Milling Machine
• Glycol tanks
• Forklift
• Basic hand tools (routers, sanders, grinders)
• Grinders
• Inspection tools and gauges
• Measuring tape
• Micrometer
• Calipers
• Routers

Work Environment

• Requires good mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, bending, stooping, as well as lifting and pushing heavy objects up to a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Regular work in a fluctuating temperature environment (indoor & outdoor).
• Working on raised surfaces (ladders, machines, work platforms).
• Exposure to grease, dirt, and industrial chemicals (primers, adhesives, glycol antifreeze).
• The use of standard personal protective equipment including the following: safety glasses and splash shield, gloves and apron, safety shoes, harness, Hi-Vis clothing.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement
• Referral Program

Harco Fittings is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected].