Fabrication Technician

About the role

Perform a variety of assembly operations to produce and assemble seating and positioning equipment according to specifications and quality standards using powered equipment and adhesives. Read and follow work order specifications via Electronic Distribution of Orders (EDO) & order hard copies to build and assemble quality parts in an accurate and timely fashion. Work from bill of materials, drawings and specifications. Use a variety of measuring instruments. Operate band saw, grinder, t-nut machine, drill press, portable power tools and glue gun. Locate materials required to assemble products. Enter completed product into production entry. Monitor stock quantities, scrap, report stock outs via EDO and turn in Kanban cards to purchasing group. Confer and correspond with purchasing group to rectify problems, such as damages, and shortages. Assist other areas of Fabrication to ensure products are completed on time, such as cutting down foams, adding gel packs, etc. Process material substitution or inventory adjustments with purchasing group. Follow and comply with all safety, work rules, regulations, ISO procedures, lean initiatives and lean events. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards. Maintain 5’S Program. Assist and Cross train in other departments, as needed, to ensure products are completed on time. Maintain Kanban System and participate in cycle counts. Recognize and communicate defective parts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Quality Service by meeting/exceeding all measurements of performance: quality, accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness of work performed.
• Contribute to team effort by maintaining a good attendance record; accomplishing related results as needed; having on call list responsibility.
• Highlight cross-functional collaboration and ownership.
• Emphasize continuous improvement and efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior manufacturing experience.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide and metric conversions).
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instruction detail written and communicated in English.
• Familiar with portable power tools such as a drill, band saw, and grinder.
• Good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees and supervisor.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to navigate the internet to access company portals preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your first day.
• HSA contribution matching up to $1,600/year.
• 401(k) Retirement – 100% employer match on the first 3%, with 50% matching on the next 2% with immediate vesting. Traditional and ROTH options.
• Generous PTO policies.
• 100% Employer paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance plans.

Pay

$20.00 – $22.00 per hour. Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–2:00 pm. Must have the ability to work overtime hours.