About Us

Cleaveland/Price specializes in the design and manufacture of high voltage disconnect switches and switch automation products.  The products that we offer are unique in design, and some include patented features. Products have been developed and tested in accordance with IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA standards for high voltage equipment. They are primarily used by investor-owned and public electric utilities and large industrial operations in substation, distribution, transmission, and generation applications.

All company operations take place in a modern 218,300 sq. ft. multi-site facility situated on 20 acres east of Trafford, PA. The facility houses virtually all resources for product realization, including engineering, supply chain, parts fabrication, electro-mechanical assembly, and testing. Fabrication capabilities include laser and plasma cutting, CNC machining, CNC punching, and automated bending and forming. The company also utilizes specialized processes, such as MIG and TIG welding, friction welding, silver and tin electroplating, and silver brazing.

Cleaveland/Price’s employee-focused culture plays an important role in being recognized by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as being a Top Workplace in the Pittsburgh region. The company is driven by the caring people that we employ: the heart and soul of the Cleaveland/Price product line.

Your Goal

The General Fabricator, working on the 1st shift at Cleaveland/Price, is responsible for machining specified pieces using a variety of materials, techniques, tools and machines. This is a generalized role that encompasses several several different departments within the Fabrication department. The role involves interpreting blueprints, work orders, and schematics to ensure accurate and precise fabrication. Team members in a Fabrication position may be asked to use any equipment or run any machinery in the facility, after proper training.

Your Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, work orders, and/or schematics to safely construct specified structure.
• Selects appropriate material, technique, and tool(s) for each job based on job specifications and requirements.
• Cuts, bends, and shapes metal to required dimensions.
• Measures, cuts, and sometimes welds pieces together according to specifications, blueprints, or directions, depending on certifications).
• Connects pieces or secures seams by riveting, rolling, soldering, or using steel screws.
• Performs assigned work on assembly lines such as punching holes for screws or bending gutters.
• Uses appropriate machinery and software applications to complete assigned jobs.
• Coordinates with other process owners to ensure seamless transition of the production process.
• Uses discretion and sound judgement skills to make independent, task-specific decisions.
• Ensures work practices are compliant with all OSHA and ISO standards.
• Ensures proper utilization of required PPE and task-specific tools and equipment to ensure the highest level of safety for self and others.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Follows all company and job-specific safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned, such as operating a machine or other related tasks.