Plumber/Assembler

Lay out, assemble and install piping systems and piping supports for industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation and reading and understanding blueprints. Select the type of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports and hangers, according to specifications.

River Bend Industries offers the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • PTO (Accrued at 2.15 hours per pay period)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Support a philosophy of zero accidents by following all applicable safety procedures and maintaining equipment to operate in the safest way possible
  • Measure and mark pipe for cutting and threading according to specifications
  • Cut pipe using saws, pipe cutters, cutting torches and pipe cutting machines
  • Thread pipe using pipe threading machine
  • Assemble and install a variety of metal and non-metal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper and plastic
  • Connect pipes using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused or cemented joints and hand tools
  • Secure piping to structures with brackets, clamps and hangers using hand and power tools
  • Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, observation or other methods
  • Support the Manufacturing/Engineering department on improvement projects
  • Support the efforts of Lean and Continuous Improvement teams
  • Adhere to company policies, procedures and rules
  • Create and maintain a safe and sanitary working environment
  • Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude
  • Process inspection, certification and documentation
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the area supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):
  • High school diploma, or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of minimum related work experience in a manufacturing environment
  • The role requires schedule flexibility to meet changing production demands, including potential shift adjustments
  • Knowledge of machines, tools, their uses, benefits and maintenance
POSITION PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):
  • Good written/oral communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
  • Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, assets and techniques used for maximizing the manufacturing of products maximizing the manufacturing of products

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in an environment that includes moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical equipment and explosives, following safety protocols. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, in some instances, this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary. Elements of the work environment are non-climate-controlled.

NOTE:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.