Fabricators – ALL SHIFTS

Fabrication

Portland, OR

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. is a world leader in the manufacture of fire sprinklers and related system valves as well as a major distributor of a full line of fire sprinkler system components and fabricated piping solutions to the fire sprinkler industry since 1920. Today, Reliable is in its fourth generation of Fee Family leadership and has many employees who have served more than 25 years, enhancing its family atmosphere and its ability to offer significant stable, long-term career opportunities.

Are you interested in being part of team who plays a crucial role of the fire protection industry’s goal of saving lives and reducing property damage? We have an opportunity for you!

Summary

The Fabricator cuts and threads pipe for the daily assigned work orders.

Duties and Responsibilities

Checks paperwork and material for accuracy and prepares required materials for fabrication

Cuts, threads, grooves, grinds, and sprays pipes using various tools and machines to specifications

Responsible for inspecting the finished products for defects

Bundles, labels, and packs fabricated pipe

Places completed bundles in pallets or footings with strappings using a forklift in the storage area

Reviews open work orders and ensures all orders are completed timely and accurately

Assists other Fabricators and Welders as needed

Reports all equipment malfunctions, safety issues, and required repairs

Performs to company standards for production work volume

Promote a safe workplace by performing all tasks in a safe and thoughtful manner in compliance with all rules, procedures, instructions, devices, equipment and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Maintain vigilance for any hazardous conditions or practices in the workplace and immediately report any unsafe conditions or practice to your supervisor

Performs other duties as directed

Skills and Competencies

Stronger than average organizational and verbal communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Prioritize and complete a variety of tasks in a timely manner

Possess strong commitment to a team environment while working well with others

Well-versed in the operation of equipment for pipe cutting and threading

Ability to safely drive a forklift

Basic understanding of mathematics

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical environment requires the employee to work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing environment.

Ability to be punctual and attend work on a regular and consistent basis

The person in this position needs to wear appropriate safety clothing and shoes when needed. This includes a need for a safety harness, safety glasses, lift belts and steel toe shoes etc.

Ability to safely drive a forklift and operate other loading/stacking equipment

Ability to perform repetitive rotation and movement of hands and wrists quickly and efficiently

Must have good dexterity and hand/eye coordination

Regularly works near moving mechanical parts

Must be able to stand for 100% of the time

Occasionally will be expected to lift large materials not to exceed 80 pounds

Qualifications

High School Diploma

1+ years of pipe fabrication experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler., Inc. recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.

$16.50 an hour