Fabricator 1 (Union) - 2nd Shift - Metal

About the role

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

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 and micrometers, 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.
• Reads and understands shop drawings, fabrication drawings, construction drawings, and other drawings applicable to production activities.

Requirements

• 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).

Skills

• 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.

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

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