1st Shift Fabricator III

What you will do

The Fabricator/Assembler works under the direction of the Engineered Systems Supervisor. Fabricates, assembles, and must pass a welding qualification (GMAW) Gas Metal Arc-Short Circuit to install special dry chemical and AFFF fire protection and extinguishing systems. The company reserves the right to rotate employees to other departments or work assignments within the organization as needed based upon skill set, production needs, etc.

• Assembles standard and special dry chemical or AFFF systems and sub‑assemblies from diagrams, prints, or verbal instruction.
• Fabricates and assembles skids, cylinder racks, turrets, manifolds, cabinets, and miscellaneous small parts such as nozzles, crank holders, plates, and gas tubes.
• Assembles and tests pneumatic actuation and detection systems.
• Operates machines such as band saws, metal shears, ultra graph, cutting wheel pipe bender, threader, and hydraulic press to cut or shape components to specified dimensions.
• Fits components together using hand tools and portable power tools, such as grinders, drills, punch press, and drill press.
• Joins components using flange fittings, welding, brazing, soldering on carbon steel, stainless steel, copper alloys, and aluminum plate, angle, channel, and pipe.
• Makes up hoses using cut–off machine, kwik‑krimp coupler, and hose assembly machine.
• Tests tanks and systems under pressure using nitrogen cylinder or air up to 250 pounds per square inch.
• Fabricates jigs and fixtures for welding, cutting, and drilling to customer specifications and for other production areas.
• Sets up and performs minor maintenance on machines as required.
• Crates components using power and hand tools.
• Supports the training and development of peers within the organization.
• Performs related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Must be 18 years of age and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a working knowledge of blueprints and previous welding experience to pass a 6‑G pipe weld test in order to fabricate and assemble special equipment products.
• Frequent torqueing on pipe wrenches.
• Working knowledge of shop math is also required.
• Involves handling items over 50 pounds.
• Standing 100% of the time.

• Comply with safety rules and participate in safety training.
• Participate actively in the safety process and ask questions if something isn’t known.
• Report all accidents and injuries immediately.
• Submit suggestions to improve safety.
• Know responsibilities in the event of an emergency (fire, chemical spills, tornadoes, etc.).
• Act as a coach to others who are acting unsafely.
• Must have lock‑out tags after 6 months.
• Attend and participate in all hazardous and non‑hazardous waste trainings.
• Recognize chemical hazardous labels, spill management, and clean‑up.
• Know air shutoff locations.
• Follow satellite accumulation rules and requirements.
• Recognize hazardous wastes in your area and manage properly.

Hours:

5a‑3p, Monday–Thursday with overtime as needed.

Location:

(not specified; include if known.)

Hourly range:
Training Pay $33.37, Certified Pay $37.75 (hourly rate to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

• Competitive salary.
• Paid vacation of 10 days to start, plus additional paid holidays and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care available day one.
• On‑the‑job/cross‑training opportunities.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through the Zero Harm policy.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non‑discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law.

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