Custom Solutions Fabricator / Shipping Associate

Company: Albany Valve & Fitting Co., Inc.
Location: Wallingford
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSalary: Albany Valve & Fitting Co., Inc., a privately held company, is an authorized sales and service center for the Swagelok Company, a $2B global organization that designs, manufactures, and delivers an expanding range of the highest quality fluid system products and services. Albany Valve & Fitting Co., Inc. serves customers in Eastern New York State (23 counties in the Tech Valley), the State of Connecticut, the State of Vermont, and Western Massachusetts (4 counties) since incorporation, May 1972. Summary:Reporting to the Custom Solutions Manager, the CS Fabricator / Shipping Associate performs tasks responsible primarily for the assembly of Swagelok parts and subassemblies that meet the customer specifications. In addition to their CS responsibilities, they will also have warehouse functions; including shipping, receiving, inventory management, logistics, and ensure customer service quality standards are met. Time ratio for each department will be 80-90% in Custom Solutions – balance in shipping and may vary depending on workload for the day. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have a willingness to learn, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and be able to develop and maintain relationships.Duties & Responsibilities: Custom Solution Responsibilities:· Learn mechanical principals of Swagelok products to become a technical resource on Swagelok parts and products fabricated in house.· Responsible for obtaining required Swagelok Certifications and ensure they are kept up to date, including but not limited to:1. Welding2. Tube Bending3. Hose Assembly4. Gauge Filling5. Ball Valve Assembly6. Fitting Assembly and Reassembly· Demonstrated Proficiency with the following Swagelok Equipment:1. Welder2. Hand Swager3. MHSU4. All Benders5. MS-Spot tool6. Swagelok Push on Hose Tools7. Hose Cell8. Digital Calipers9. Facing Tools· Responsible for hose and tube cutting, orbital welding, gauge filling and ABVAs· Review and interpret drawings and BOMs for accuracy· Utilize certifications to verify/inspect other fabricators' work to be compliant with Quality System· Responsible for maintenance of tools, safety equipment and general workspace organization· Complete documentation and submittal requirements for projects· Collaborate with the CS team to identify solutions and develop process improvements.Shipping Responsibilities:· Receive incoming shipments against electronic packing list and inspect for damages, configuration, quantity, material and quality· Unpack and store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, etc.· Pack and ship customer orders leveraging pick list and/or packing slip· Perform data entry to create shipping labels· Cut tubing to specified lengths and within tolerances· Ensure warehouse and inventory is orderly and accurate leveraging ISO standards· Ensure adequate and accurate inventory management by performing cycle counts· Operate and maintain machinery involved in the receiving of goods· Participate in customer tours and Swagelok corporate associate visits· Work with the Quality Manager to ensure we are prepared and pass all audits.· Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality system requirements; uphold all ISO and OSHA standards and maintain documentation applicable to the responsibilities aboveQualifications: · High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience· Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and ability to write routine reports and correspondence· Demonstrated confidence speaking effectively before groups of customers or employees· Exposure to and comfort with basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division· Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs· Ability to use forklift and table saw accurately and with proper safety protocol· Demonstrated oral and written communication skills· Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build personal and team-based relationships with all levels of associates· Experience with basic computer applications and data entryCore Values: • Quality • Integrity • Respect • Customer Focus • Continuous Improvement • InnovationBenefits & Compensation: • Be a part of a locally owned & operated business, affiliated with a global organization who values treating everyone with integrity & respect • Be a part of a progressive company challenging the status quo • Comprehensive medical, dental & life insurance plan • 401k • Paid vacation, sick & personal days • Paid holidays

Working Conditions & Physical Efforts: · Intellectually intense, fast paced and often changing environment· Work is performed in an interior warehouse or mobile work environment· Requires employees have no restrictions operating a motor vehicle· Requires employees have no restrictions on domestic or international travel· This role requires moderate physical effort and has limited exposure to physical risk· This role requires regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 poundsThe duties and responsibilities, qualifications, physical conditions and other statements contained herein represent the current general nature of the job described, and are subject to change at any time, with or without notice. This job description does not limit in any way the assignments given to an employee in this role. Employees are expected to perform any and all duties (compliant, legal & ethical) assigned by the Company leadership, collaboratively and with the best intention of the customer and company.

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