Fabrication Repair Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Thompson Pipe Group is one of the largest pressure and gravity pipe solutions providers. It provides pipe solutions for water, drainage, sewage, stormwater, hydroelectric/penstock, and industrial applications.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Fabrication Repair Technician who will maintain high-quality maintenance of Concrete Molds through preventative maintenance, minor repair, and visual evaluation.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in a tool room involving concrete/metal mold repair or mold maintenance.
• Experience using hand-operated tool room equipment.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Experience with an ERP System – IQMS

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to fit new details and spot in.
• Able to clean molds and assist with Production problems when needed.
• Assist in maintaining maintenance records on the company computer system.
• Work on the production floor with the tool in press to correct any issues and keep downtime minimal.
• Develop and utilize Preventative Maintenance methods
• Installation of straps for wrapping and any welding repairs needed during the finishing process.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Maintain all tools and equipment used, including the daily cleaning of tool room machinery.
• Maintain component spare parts inventory and order as needed
• Must be a team player willing to educate and share ideas when needed.
• Polish and bench work subcomponents and assemblies.
• Read and understand tooling drawings and follow instructions.
• Repair and upkeep of the pouring molds and vibrators.
• Troubleshoot and repair Hot Manifold systems Example: Mold Master, Husky, etc.
• Utilize measuring equipment that includes micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore micrometers, etc.
• Work to a schedule and meet deadlines on time.
• Ability to troubleshoot functional issues and repair.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read and understand tooling drawings.
• Basic computer skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of mold and die components and their respective characteristics.

Other Requirements

• Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings).
• Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns).
• Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, and walking (up to continuously); frequent use of computer and telephone requiring repetitive finger, hand, and arm movement; occasionally carrying office supplies and other miscellaneous items up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous use of seeing, hearing, and verbal communication.

Work Environment

• The work environment is not climate-controlled and is subject to outdoor weather conditions.
• Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.
• Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

Benefits/Perks

• Company Matched 401K retirement plan
• Life and Supplement Life
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Benefits
• Training and Development
• Vacation and Sick Leave

Employer’s Statement

Thompson Pipe Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or another legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.