Pre Fab Associate

Pre Fab Associate

A Pre Fabrication Associate is responsible for timely production and accuracy of cutting wire, pipe threading and bending based on specific to customer orders. The role may be also be responsible for shipping, receiving or delivering supplies, materials and equipment, when necessary. A Fabrication Associate must always ensure they are maintaining inventory control and records during all product move processes.

• Ability to load, unload, and move materials within or near work site by performing the following duties:
• Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area per Sales Ticket.
• Read work order or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Lift heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and clean work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
• Learn to safely operate all the necessary equipment in work area. Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and product.
• Familiarize yourself with all electrical merchandise and where it is stored in the warehouse.
• Relocate or rearrange merchandise as required.
• Lock and unlock doors as assigned. Assist in keeping all work areas clean.
• Count, weigh or measure incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records; examine incoming shipments for damage or shortages and correspond with shipper.
• Determine method of shipment utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates; prepare materials for shipping.
• Provide on the job training to newer associates and resolve problems utilizing knowledge of wire cutting and pipe bending.
• Participate in routing, counting and inspecting items.
• Ensure proper documentation and package marking with appropriate placards when moving hazardous materials.
• Fill orders and issue materials and supplies per requests; document transactions appropriately; prepare requisitions and compute costs; keep records of storeroom inventory.
• Participate in ordering or purchasing standard stock items, such as recommending additions or deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments within established procedures and limits.
• Communicate to Warehouse Manager when inventory levels are low.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned.

Compensation: $22.00+ hourly

Schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Monday-Friday)

What you'll bring:

• Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation.
• Knowledge of record keeping practices.
• Knowledge of safety practices, and wears PPE as assigned.
• Skill in lifting heavy packages and objects.
• Skill in operating wire and cable cutting equipment, reels, machines, and cable cutters.
• Skill in pipe bending and threading
• Skill in operating forklift or other material handling equipment.
• Skill in using various hand tools used in preparing, reeling, and cutting wire and cable, i.e. hammers, nails, ropes, tape, plastic and cable termination seals.
• Must be forklift certified or able to pass forklift certification test.
• Knowledge of cargo securement techniques, chains, binders, straps, ropes, knots, plastic wrap and cargo dunnage used.
• Strong mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, including fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to read and interpret invoices and packing slips.
• Possess knowledge of QED computer systems, Microsoft Office, Eclipse, etc.
• Must be a team player and abide by QED's strong core values and beliefs.