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Job Description
Job Id:
540
# of Openings:
4
At McElroy, we’re looking for dependable, mechanically minded individuals who enjoy solving problems, working with their hands, and taking pride in a job done right. If you like assembling equipment, learning new tools, and building piping systems that keep critical infrastructure running, you’ll fit right in.
As a Polypipe Fusion Assembler, you’ll work in a clean, climate‑controlled shop using advanced fusion technology to build high‑quality plastic pipe systems. You don’t need decades of experience — just solid mechanical aptitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to doing precise, reliable work.
What You’ll Do
Pipe Prep & Setup
- Measure, cut, clean, and prep plastic pipe and fittings
- Face and align pipe ends to meet fusion standards
- Confirm material specs and dimensions before assembly
Fusion & Assembly Work
- Set up and operate butt, socket, and sidewall fusion equipment
- Monitor temperature, pressure, and cycle times for proper fusion
- Perform fusion operations to create strong, leak‑free joints
- Assemble piping systems to match drawings, specs, and customer requirements
- Use the DataLogger® to record fusion data and upload to the Vault®
- Spot quality issues and help resolve them
Safety & Standards
- Follow all safety procedures and use required PPE
- Participate in safety training and help maintain a safe workspace
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED (technical/vocational training is a plus)
- Ability to read blueprints and visualize 3D layouts
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems; fusion experience is helpful but not required
- Comfortable operating and troubleshooting mechanical/hydraulic equipment
- Basic computer skills for viewing digital drawings and entering data
- Strong work ethic, communication skills, and reliability
- Willingness to travel occasionally for on‑site equipment setup or repairs
Work Environment
- Hands‑on role with frequent standing, bending, and squatting
- Climate‑controlled shop and warehouse environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; lifting devices available when possible
- Some work in tight or confined spaces around equipment
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Stable, full‑time work with a respected industry leader
- Modern, clean, climate‑controlled workspace
- Opportunities to learn specialized fusion skills and grow your career
- A team that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement
Safety-Sensitive Designation:
Jobs which involve one or more tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others are considered safety sensitive. This position is safety sensitive because, in addition to the essential functions, it also involves performing one or more of the following essential tasks or duties:
- The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous material.
- The operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicle, equipment, machinery or power tools.
- Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage.
- The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including, but not limited to, electric, gas, and water utilities, power generation or distribution.
- The extraction, compression, processing, manufacturing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible materials, elements, chemicals or any other highly regulated component.
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