As a Laborer/Pipe Fitter, you will work on projects as big as furnaces or as small as piping, but your job is essentially the same, designing, cutting and shaping metal. A Laborer/Pipe Fitter may be involved in the creation of new structures or repairing existing ones. Laborer/Pipe Fitter are generally part of a team of other skilled workers; however, their duties are often performed with minimal supervision so Laborer/Pipe Fitter must be comfortable working independently in a factory setting. 

Responsibilities:

·       Welding and Fabrication: Perform welding operations using MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques to fabricate and assemble metal components. Ensure welds are strong, clean, and meet specifications.

·       Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints to determine the appropriate welding techniques and materials required.

·       Material Preparation: Prepare and cut metal components to required dimensions using various tools and machinery. Ensure materials are accurately measured and aligned.

·       Quality Control: Inspect completed welds and fabricated components to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. Perform necessary adjustments or rework as needed.

·       Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment. Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow proper handling techniques for hazardous materials.

·       Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on welding equipment and tools. Report any equipment malfunctions or issues to the maintenance team.

·       Collaboration: Work closely with other team members, including engineers and project managers, to ensure seamless integration of fabricated components into the final furnace assemblies.

$25.00 - $28.00 Hourly Wage

Qualifications:

●   High School Diploma

●   Knowledge of specific welding processes, such as TIG, MIG and ARC

●   Forklift Certification

●   Rigging Certification

●   OSHA 10 Hour Training

●   Valid US Driver’s License

Benefits:

• Competitive salary between $25.00 to 28.00 hourly.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401K savings plan.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Physical Requirements:

• Respirator Fit Testing
• Activities often require considerable use and coordination of the arms, hands, fingers, and legs, such as in the physical handling of equipment and or materials
• Must be able to move or handle materials generally weighing up to 75 pounds if needed
• Requires stamina to physical exertion over long periods of time
• Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Drug screen and subject to random Drug Testing upon hire– Onex is a Drug Free workplace due to the safety sensitive nature of our work      
• Wear PPE in field environment

Work Environment

•  Travel 75% of the time
•  Indoors, industrial environment
•  Moving mechanical parts
•  Fumes or airborne particles
•  Exposed to high temperatures
•  Risk of electrical shock and vibration
•  Loud noise levels 

Who We Are 

•  For over 55 years, Onex has been a staple in the Erie community as well as the manufacturing industry. Onex began as a refractory distributor to the local foundries and grew to serve all heat intensive industries.

·       Today, Onex designs and services industrial furnaces across the U.S. using American made products wherever possible with its team of 100% employee-owners. 

• Our Vision for the company is to Revitalize American Manufacturing. 
•  Our Mission is to Make Things Better: empowered employees, happy customers, thriving communities. 
•  Our Core Values are: Be Kind, Work Hard, Be Inspired, Be Creative, and Stay Humble.