Conair, part of the PiovanGroup, is a leading producer of auxiliary equipment for the plastics processing industry. We make and market over 450 different products, including resin-drying systems, blenders, feeders and material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment and granulators. Extrusion solutions include gravimetric control systems, film and sheet scrap-reclaim systems and downstream equipment for pipe and profile extrusion. Conair is also a leader in plastics process integration, engineering and installing complete manufacturing systems that help plastics processors manage their valuable raw materials, handle their critical manufactured parts, and improve their process yield. 

Position: Senior Fabricator 

Location: Franklin, PA

Role

The Senior Fabricator is a highly skilled worker responsible for precisely cutting, shaping, welding and assembling metal components using a variety of fabrication machines, tools and techniques. Other abilities include a deep understanding or quality measures, mentoring junior fabricators, and ensuring adherence to strict specifications and deadlines, advanced knowledge of blueprints, welding techniques, and various machinery. The ability to maintain safety standards within a manufacturing environment.  This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is located in our assembly plant in Franklin, Pennsylvania. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Meeting the production schedule:

• Reviewing production orders, workflow, and capacity planning to meet the on-time delivery of parts. 

Interpreting technical drawings:

• Accurately reading and understanding complex blueprints and engineering drawings to determine fabrication requirements. 

Precision cutting and shaping:

• Utilizing a variety of fabrication equipment including saws, shears, presses, grinders, and hand tools to cut, bend, shape, and      assemble parts. 

Advanced welding techniques:

• Performing complex welding operations using MIG, TIG, or other welding methods to join metal pieces with high precision and quality. 

Assembly and fitting:

• Aligning and fitting fabricated components together to create complete assemblies, ensuring proper tolerance and fit. 

Quality control:

• Conduct thorough inspections of finished products to identify and rectify any defects, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications. 

Mentorship and training:

• Providing guidance and training to less experienced fabricators on proper techniques, safety procedures and quality standards. 

Problem-solving:

• Capability to identify and troubleshoot fabrication issues that may arise.

Maintaining equipment:

• Properly operating and maintaining fabrication machinery, including routine cleaning and reporting any maintenance needs. 

Project management:

• Contributing to project planning by estimating timelines and material requirements for complex fabrication projects. 

Duties and Requirements

• Extensive experience in metal fabrication, including cutting, bending, welding, and assembly 
• Proficient in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings 
• Expertise in various welding techniques like MIG, TIG, and arc welding 
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use a variety of hand and power tools 
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain tight tolerances 
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing project requirements 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Knowledge of safety procedures and compliance with industry standards

PiovanGroup is a world leader in the development and production of systems for the automation of production processes for the storage, transport and treatment of polymers, plastic, and food powders. The Group is close to its customers, on a global basis, through continuous technical assistance and support from the design phase to the installation and start-up of the system. 

Customers, People, Innovation. These are the pillars of our philosophy that have led us to grow in a path that began more than fifty years ago, pursuing our development objectives with honesty, integrity, and transparency. 

PiovanGroup offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program. 

PiovanGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.