Fusion Technician
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Operate fusion equipment and provide technical services to install Polyethylene pipe. This position is responsible for possessing great technical and customer service skills and installing pipe efficiently, safely and on scheduleEssential Duties & Responsibilities Prepare for jobs in regards to equipment, transportation equipment, etc. Cut and fuse polyethylene pipe (butt, socket, sidewall fusion and electro-fusion) Inspect welds and pipes and all fittings before and after welds Provide technical support for customers Provide solutions and options for customers and contractors through suggestive selling of products and services Work on and maintain machines and equipment in the field if necessary Maintain knowledge of electro-fusion process, welding machines (smallest to largest), data logger, and all the HDPE fusion processes Responsible for maintaining assigned vehicle and trailer Maintain a safety-oriented attitude Assist in warehouse with shipping and receiving functions; operate fork lift as needed Make general deliveries as needed Routine duties are performed with minimal supervision; standard practices or procedures allow me to proceed alone at routine work; occasional check of work while in progress; work is reviewed upon completionKnowledge, Skill, and Ability LevelsLEVEL 1 Straight line fusion of 8 diameter or less on above grade installationsLEVEL 2 Straight line fusion of up to 18 diameter and basic fitting on above grade installationsLEVEL 3 All fittings and fabrications, all diameters, in ditch work, electro-fusions and extrusion welding Must read isometrics. Able to troubleshoot minor equipment issuesQualificationsEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED Minimum 2 years previous experience operating 1 ton trucks with up to 48ft gooseneck trailers Knowledge of polyethylene pipe and fusion equipment is a plus Prior experience operating commercial vehicles and a clean driving recordLANGUAGE/MATH/REASONING ABILITY Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans and blue prints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsCOMPUTER SKILLS Basic personal computer skills and knowledge including processors, terminology, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.CERTIFICATE/LICENSES Class A CDL required Plastic Pipe Welder CompetenciesProfessional Maturity: The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand Responsibility: The ability to accept choices you have made and the results they have led to Communication: The ability to write and speak effectively; actively listens to others, and give feedback Flexibility: Demonstrate responsiveness and adaptability following change initiatives Intelligence: Understand information and apply new knowledge Energetic: Exhibits high levels of energy and enthusiasm Customer Service: The ability to enhance customer satisfaction Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge: Knowledgeable of current role and technical systems, and the impact it has on the organization Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates upmost level of integrityCollaboration and Partnership: Encourages participation from team members Manages Change: Demonstrates flexibility with changing environments Problem Solving: Resolve issues in a timely manner Attention to Detail: Follows procedures to ensure entry of data Judgment: Ability to make independent decisions Teamwork: Works with others to accomplish objectives and shows support for decisions Quality: Sets high standards to ensure quality in work performed Accountability: Takes responsibility for adhering to all company policies, procures, and performance expectations Sales Savvy: Ability to influence the customer to purchase items to make a more profitable salePhysical Demands Ascending or descending stairs, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms; Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces; Ascending or descending ladders, scaffolding, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms; Bending legs downward and forward by bending leg and spine; Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward; Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time; Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion; Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving object horizontally from position to position; Perceiving size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly the fingertips; Those activities in which you must convey by spoken word detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly; Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner.; The visual acuity required including color, depth perception and field of those who whose work includes the operation of trucks, forklifts, cranes and high lift equipment; Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); Depth perception (threedimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) ; Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature; Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects; Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials;Work Environment Outdoor exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.); Outdoor and indoor shop environment with adequate ventilation; Wet or humid conditions (nonweather); Work near moving mechanical parts; Fumes or airborne particles; Air contamination (i.e., dust, fume, smoke, toxic conditions, disagreeable odors). Loud (examples: earth moving equipment) Normal operating hours and days; Monday Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm 40+ hours/week required according to the needs of the department. Occasional short- and long-term travel