Fusion Tech II

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non‑residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain.

Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit to learn more.

A Fusion Technician working for Core & Main has a mix of hands‑on technical, quality control, and customer‑facing responsibilities. Below is a breakdown of typical job expectations in this role.

• A skilled operator of specialized equipment
• A quality control specialist
• Field support technician
• A customer‑facing technical expert

• Determines appropriate method and equipment necessary to install pipe
• Perform Heat Fusion of HDPE Pipe
• Electro fuses and structure welds

These are the core skills—the expectation is consistent, high‑quality, leak‑free joints.

• Communicates with customers to assess needs.
• Identifies installation and repair needs.
• Determines if final product meets quality control standards.
• Transports equipment to job site. Operates field equipment.
• Quality Control and Documentation. Follow industry standards.
• Responsible for 24 hour on‑call repair emergencies.
• The scope of the Fusion Technician job is not solely performing fusion activities in the field. Inspects and maintains fusion equipment.
• Participate as an integral part of the assigned branch when not engaged in fusion or equipment activities. Stay in touch with operations manager and look for opportunities to help out in the pulling of orders, stocking, and yard organization.

• Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor.
• Follow all Core & Main safety procedures and complete all required safety training
• Exercises some judgment in accordance with well‑defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor.

• Combination of:
  Shop/Yard work, Outdoor Field Work, and Fabrication work
• May include early starts, travel to job sites, and overtime
• Typically requires overnight travel 50% of the time.
• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment, some of which may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age or older
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must pass pre‑employment assessment(s) if applicable
• Knowledge of construction job sites

• McElroy Fusion Training Qualification
• Electrofusion Qualification
• OSHA 10
• MSHA Part 46 safety training
• Forklift training

• HS Diploma or GED, strongly preferred.
• Specialized skills training/certification preferred, training is available

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