HDPE Mgr, Fabrication

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HDPE Fabrication Manager (Thermoplastic Fabrication - Non‑Metal)

* All applicants must have HDPE fabrication experience
* * Role is a hands-on individual contributor that will eventually lead to managing a team of 3+Fabricators
* Address: 5823 Thomas Rd

Houston, TX 77041

Base salary +Bonus

Role Summary

The HDPE Fabrication Manager leads and directly participates in the fabrication of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, fittings, and fabricated components using heat-fusion-based processes. This role is not a metal or steel fabrication position. It requires hands-on experience with HDPE thermoplastics, including butt fusion and electrofusion, and a working understanding of how HDPE behaves under heat, pressure, and environmental stress.

This is a hands-on individual contributor role with responsibility for daily fabrication execution and the future leadership of a small team (3+ HDPE Fabricators). The manager ensures fusion quality, production flow, safety, and compliance with HDPE-specific standards while coordinating closely with sales and operations.

Key Responsibilities

HDPE Fabrication & Production Leadership

* Direct and actively perform HDPE pipe and fittings fabrication, including butt fusion and electrofusion operations, ensuring all joints meet required fusion parameters and quality standards.

* Plan, schedule, and prioritize HDPE fabrication work based on fusion machine capability, material availability, and customer requirements, not metal shop workflows.

* Oversee fusion logging, visual inspections, and weld integrity verification specific to HDPE heat-fusion processes.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

* Ensure strict adherence to HDPE fusion procedures, recognizing that HDPE is joined by heat fusion rather than welding, bolting, or adhesives.

* Train and coach team members on safe operation of fusion machines, facing tools, heaters, and handling of thermoplastics.

* Maintain compliance with OSHA and shop safety requirements, with emphasis on thermal hazards, equipment calibration, and material handling unique to HDPE.

Equipment & Materials Management

* Maintain and coordinate calibration, maintenance, and repair of HDPE fusion equipment, including fusion machines, heaters, and facing tools.

* Oversee inventory and proper storage of HDPE pipe, fittings, and consumables, understanding the material's sensitivity to contamination and surface condition.

* Monitor scrap generation and material usage, implementing process improvements to reduce waste in HDPE fabrication.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

* Communicate fabrication capabilities, order status, and timelines to sales and operations teams, clearly articulating HDPE-specific limitations and requirements.

* Ensure accurate and safe loading/unloading of HDPE products, recognizing differences in weight, flexibility, and handling versus metal materials.

Required Qualifications (Non‑Negotiable)

* Direct, hands-on experience with HDPE fabrication and fusion processes, including butt fusion and/or electrofusion.

* Demonstrated understanding of thermoplastic behavior under heat and pressure and how it differs from steel or metal fabrication.

* Experience working in a production or fabrication environment involving HDPE pipe, fittings, or fabricated plastic components.

* Ability to safely operate and maintain HDPE fusion equipment.

* Minimum age of 18 and ability to pass pre‑employment assessments if applicable.

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