Fabricator

POSITION PURPOSE

The Fabricator is responsible for the set-up and operation of thermoplastic fabrication equipment. This position is typically assigned to fabricate orders that are customized and more complex in nature.

Principal Accountabilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints, schematic diagrams, and shop orders/jobs to determine appropriate set-up, production method, and sequence of operation.
• Select, position, and secure any cutters or fixtures required in the welding process.
• Inspect and measure work to ensure products are within print specification.
• Fabricate thermoplastic items per production order and computer-aided design (CAD) print associated with item.
• Understand and meet quality goals and expectations.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Report immediately to supervisor/lead/manager any and all problems, which may affect safety, equipment, tooling, and/or quality.
• Maintain full working knowledge of all processes.
• Ensure a clean and organized work environment.
• Adhere to all company standards and policies.
• Congduct himself/herself in a professional manner in accordance with company guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to read CAD prints.
• Ability to operate machines including, but not limited to bar code reader, computer terminal, other electronic devices, and forklift.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and the capacity to learn new systems.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills and effective organizational skills.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Tenacity in overcoming obstacles while maintaining productive and positive working relationships.
• Understanding of all tools, gages, equipment, and other various instruments used to perform position.
• Basic ability to understand blue prints, schematics, and instrumentation diagrams.
• Skill in performing accurate arithmetic functions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; using decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios.

Required EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• At least two years of related experience and/or training.
• Specific material knowledge.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the building.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift up to 60 pounds and move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to work with hazardous materials.
• The employee may be exposed to hot surfaces, hot air, electrical hazards, and flames.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works with moving machinery and occasionally in outside weather.