Pipe Fabrication Associate

Pipe Fabrication Operator

PDS Tech Commercial

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a mechanically inclined Pipe Fabrication Operator to support shop and yard operations in Kansas City, MO. This position is ideal for someone with recent hands-on experience operating industrial machinery, measuring and cutting materials, and performing mechanical or fabrication work.

Location: Kansas City, MO

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM

Lunch: 30-minute unpaid lunch

What You'll Do

• Move loose and bundled pipe throughout the shop and yard.
• Assemble pipe orders, including individual sticks and bundled materials, while keeping work supplies organized.
• Set up, operate, and maintain machinery used for pipe fabrication.
• Measure, record, and add random pipe lengths accurately.
• Measure and cut pipe using band saws or torches.
• Thread and bevel pipe using Landis machines.
• Use tape measures and gauges to verify measurements and product quality.
• Follow safety procedures when fabricating, cutting, assembling, stacking, and shipping pipe.
• Operate powered industrial equipment in accordance with OSHA guidelines and company procedures.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance checks on forklift equipment.

Required Qualifications

• 6–8 months of recent experience operating industrial machinery , such as band saws, automatic welding machines, pipe threaders, roll groove machines, plasma cutters, or pneumatic banders.
• 6–8 months of mechanical experience in manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, automotive, diesel, or a related field.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Experience using gauges or similar measuring tools for quality checks.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to work with automated machinery.
• Strong math skills for measuring materials and calculating product quantities.
• Ability to safely handle and sort pipe ranging from ½ inch to 10 inches.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced shop environment.

Preferred Experience

• 6–8 months of experience fabricating fire sprinkler pipe.
• Experience with pipe cutting, threading, beveling, and fabrication equipment.
• Background in auto mechanics, diesel mechanics, machinery maintenance, automotive production lines, or farm equipment.

Why Apply?

Put your mechanical skills to work in a hands-on fabrication role with a consistent weekday schedule. Candidates with a strong mechanical background and experience operating industrial equipment are encouraged to apply.

Pay Details: $23.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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