Producing and assembling pre-fabricated items for construction requires a smooth, streamlined process. Unlike other shops that rely on the sole use of machinery to build pre-fab materials, the TP Mechanical Fabrication Shop is automated by people. We build every component of our systems in the controlled environment at our 45,000 square-foot and ISO 9001:2015 certified fabrication facility. The result is enhanced quality and consistency along with accelerated construction timelines.
Our 21-member team is organized into work groups spanning three types of positions—laborers, welders and plumbers. Each technician is highly trained in the production and assembly of a specialized unit or module, securing singular focus and attention to detail at every step of the process.
Specifically, laborers are responsible for cutting pipes, cleaning fittings and all other aspects of preparing materials for the plumbers. The welders join the parts together and the plumbers build the Carrier systems, including the frame, piping and connected fixtures. Together, the team produces high quality, pre-fab products to save time and money on complex projects.
A Streamlined Process
The pre-fab team is an important part of an overall process we employ to provide high-quality equipment. When a project kicks-off, Jerry Klein, manager of the pre-fab shop and distribution center, sits down with the CAD department and the project management team to come up with a fabrication plan with a comprehensive schedule. Once the CAD drawings are completed and approved for production, they are released to the purchasing group, who orders the necessary materials.
The ordered materials then arrive at one of our two distribution centers, located in Cincinnati and Columbus, where they are confirmed and prepared for the pre-fab shop. The pre-fab team members then begin producing the components, providing on-site vacuum testing for any leaks or other issues. Once the team is confident the product is the highest quality, the components are returned to the appropriate distribution center where they can be stored in a clean, controlled environment until the installation date.
When a product leaves one of our distribution centers it is fully ready to be installed. We check for quality upfront, ensuring orders are accurate, full and delivered on-time with little jobsite disruption. It’s all part of our innovative mechanical fabrication process to provide customized solutions to every project and saves time and money on construction.
The success of our unique pre-fab process means more demand, so TP Mechanical is looking to double its current pre-fab team. After all, a dedicated and talented pre-fab team is what makes it all possible. We are currently seeking team members who enjoy variety in the workplace and working on something new each day.