Fabricator 1 (Union) - 1st Shift - Metal

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

About the role

The Fabricator 1 will produce components for multiple construction project types, including precision components. This role will also utilize and set up a variety of automated tools and specialized equipment. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy and Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.

Career Path: Fabricator 2

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of manual and automated equipment producing metal or wood components
• Applies basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to production activities, such as cutting parts to size or assembling multiple parts
• Collects multiple components cut to specific sizes and assembles them into an end product
• Packages and loads cut materials and assemblies for transport to project sites as needed
• Accurately reads and understands a tape measure
• Responsible for cleaning up the shop, shop equipment, and common areas
• Uses technology such as tablet computers and multiple types of software to communicate, inform daily work tasks, and report progress
• Completes equipment setup on manual and automated shop equipment for new operations without assistance
• Sets up jigs and fixtures to produce repeatable parts
• Completes tooling changes and automated equipment preventive maintenance without assistance
• Uses precision measuring tools, such as calipers, micrometers, etc., to check material, parts, and tooling to the thousandth of an inch
• Checks delivered materials or material ready to be shipped against paperwork and makes a detailed report of variances
• Uses measuring and marking devices to lay out parts and pieces for fabrication
• Responsible for reading and understanding shop drawings, fabrication drawings, construction drawings, and other drawings applicable to production activities

Requirements

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to follow up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Ability to identify common construction materials and shop equipment
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered
• 2+ years commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop experience (Preferred)

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Maintenance facility environment; may be exposed to varying temperatures, moving equipment, noise, and exhaust fumes
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
• May require working overtime as needed
• Must have reliable transportation
• May require use of respirator
• Must be comfortable working at projected heights and narrow workspace
• Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by task

Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Kneeling, Carrying, Swinging, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Balancing

Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Benefits

The benefits package aligned to this position is Skilled Trade Union. Click here for benefits details.