Summary:
This is a skilled labor position that is directly responsible for becoming certified and proficient in performing various types of fusion of components for Plastics Fabrication Department.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Required to understand and follow all safety procedures
- Required to understand and follow work procedures as set forth by all ISO, ASTM, and DOT documentation
- Read and interpret blueprints whenever required by operation
- Required to be certified to perform fusions on various diameters and SDRs of PE Pipe and fittings. Fusions include up to three (3) of any combination of: manual butt fusion, electrofusion, or socket fusion
- Required to pass annual fusion re-certification examinations in order to remain qualified for this position
- Clean, label and box products in department as needed
- Responsible to maintain a safe working environment for all employees
- Requires regular attendance per the GFCP Attendance Policy and the schedule assigned by supervisor
- Required to understand and follow all company policies and procedures at all times
- Required to meet or exceed production standards of all work centers daily
- Required to maintain quality standards on all products daily including in process testing log sheets
- Assemble components as required by work instructions and SOPs
- Must be able to verify that all fusion equipment is in good condition and performing as designed
- Other duties as assigned
- Support and participate in the overall EH&S programs
- Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OHSAS 18001 certification requirements
- Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within manufacturing environment
- Required to be or become ceritifed in various plastic fusion processes ( manual butt fusion, electrofusion, or socket fusion) within 90 days
- At least 45 days of manual PE fusion experience
- Thorough, accurate, and works error free
- Able to select the proper component parts required for a work center
- Advanced knowledge of all fusion machines in the department
- Must be able to understand and utilize measurement tools that are specific to that area or product
- Must have good attendance record and employment in good standing (no final warning or suspension)
- May not have 3 or more non-conformances during a rolling 12 month period to qualify for this role
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production areas
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. in a safe manner
- Clarity of vision and the ability to focus on a fast and repetitious operation for extended period of time
- Exposure to heavy equipment or components needed to produce product (safety toed shoes required)
- Exposure to sparks, chips and dust (eye protection required)
- Must be capable of maintaining a 40-hour workweek and working overtime as needed
- Must be able to perform repetitive motion. Examples: walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods of time
- Exposure to machine noise levels (hearing protection required)
- Exposure to electrical and mechanical moving parts
- Exposure to extreme seasonal temperature conditions
Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button.
Skills Required
- Be or become certified in manual butt fusion, electrofusion, or socket fusion within 90 days
- At least 45 days of manual PE fusion experience
- Pass annual fusion re-certification examinations to remain qualified
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Knowledge of and ability to follow ISO, ASTM, and DOT procedures
- Advanced knowledge of fusion machines used in the department
- Ability to understand and use measurement tools specific to the area/product
- Ability to lift 50 lbs safely
- Capable of maintaining a 40-hour workweek and working overtime as needed
- Good attendance record and employment in good standing (no final warning or suspension)
- May not have 3 or more non-conformances during a rolling 12 month period to qualify
- Maintain quality standards and complete in-process testing log sheets
What We Do
GF – with its three divisions GF Piping Systems, GF Casting Solutions, and GF Machining Solutions – offers products and solutions that enable the safe transport of liquids and gases, as well as lightweight casting components and high-precision manufacturing technologies. As a sustainability and innovation leader, GF strives to achieve profitable growth while offering superior value to its customers for more than 200 years. Founded in 1802, the Corporation is headquartered in Switzerland and present in 34 countries with 138 companies, 60 of which are production companies with 83 facilities. GF’s 15’207 employees worldwide generated sales of CHF 3’998 million in 2022.
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