Fabricator - 3rd Shift - Statesville

Role & Responsibility

• Knowledgeably operating the fabrication equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Operates a variety of CNC machines
• Lay out or details layout on work stock from blueprints or templates to determine dimensions, tolerances, cutting/forming speed & feed rate, and correct position of table stops and guides
• Performs machine set up and loads in & out proper tooling
• Assembles, installs and aligns machine tooling according to specifications
• Positions work piece in proper location against fixture or stops on machine bed or on die
• Starts machine and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction
• Sets stops on machine bed and perform regular calibration as necessary
• Verifies dimensions of work piece and completes inspection documentation
• Performs overtime work as required

Requirements

• Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly
• Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements
• Must possess the ability to read build sheets and blueprints
• Diploma - High School Diploma/Equivalent
• 1-3 years applicable experience
• < 10% travel

Skills

• Capable of operating fabrication machines that may include Break, Plasma, Punch Press, Saw, Shear Operations, laser and folding machine
• Operates power brake to bend, notch, punch, form rolls, arc or straighten metal plates or sheet metal to blueprint or sketch specifications
• Sets up and operates thermal cutting machines which cut metal plates and structural shapes to dimensions, contour, and bevel specified by blueprints, layout, work orders, and templates
• Sets up and operates power press to trim, punch, shape, notch, draw or crimp metal components according to specifications
• Sets up and operates mechanical saw to cut straight patterns in metal stock according to specifications, utilizing knowledge of sawing techniques
• Sets up and operates power shear to cut metal objects to specified dimensions and angles
• Experience operating fabrication equipment a plus