Fabricator

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate commercial aluminum storefront, curtainwall, entrance, and window systems in accordance with approved shop drawings, engineering requirements, and manufacturer fabrication manuals.
• Interpret architectural drawings, fabrication drawings, elevations, details, and cut sheets to determine fabrication requirements and assembly methods.
• Perform precision measuring, cutting, machining, drilling, routing, notching, and assembly of aluminum framing components.
• Assemble doors, frames, curtainwall units, and pre-glazed assemblies as required.
• Verify proper fabrication tolerances, hole locations, joinery alignment, and system dimensions prior to shipment.
• Ensure thermal breaks, gaskets, sealants, setting blocks, isolators, and other system components are installed properly where applicable.
• Coordinate fabrication sequencing to support field installation schedules and project priorities.

Shop Leadership & Production Coordination

• Lead daily shop fabrication activities and assist in assigning work tasks to fabrication personnel.
• Monitor shop productivity, workflow efficiency, and fabrication quality to ensure schedules are maintained.
• Cover communication between project management, purchasing, shipping, and field installation teams to maintain production schedules and resolve fabrication-related issues.
• Review fabrication packages for completeness and identify discrepancies, missing information, or constructability concerns prior to production.
• Aid in planning fabrication sequencing to minimize remakes, shipping delays, and field disruptions.
• Train and mentor fabricators and apprentices on fabrication techniques, system requirements, safety procedures, and shop standards.
• Promote accountability, organization, and workmanship throughout the fabrication department.

Quality Control

• Inspect fabricated components and assemblies to ensure compliance with approved shop drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
• Verify dimensions, fabrication accuracy, hardware preparation, drainage requirements, and overall assembly quality.
• Identify and resolve fabrication defects, damaged material, or nonconforming work prior to shipment.
• Maintain fabrication quality standards for critical performance requirements including water management, structural integrity, thermal performance, and system alignment.
• Cover corrective actions and remake requirements when fabrication issues are identified.

Material Handling & Inventory Coordination

• Safely handle, move, store, and stage aluminum materials, glass, hardware, and fabricated assemblies to prevent damage.
• Cover coordination with purchasing and warehouse personnel regarding inventory shortages, damaged material, and material tracking.
• Verify incoming material against fabrication requirements and report discrepancies promptly.
• Affirm fabricated material is properly labeled, organized, packaged, and prepared for shipment to job sites.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Operate fabrication equipment including: double miter saws, punch presses, routers, end mills, drill presses, crimping machines, CNC fabrication equipment, and glass handling equipment.
• Maintain fabrication equipment in proper working condition and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Affirm tooling, blades, fixtures, and measuring equipment are properly maintained and calibrated.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce shop safety procedures and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Ensure proper use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and fall protection where required.
• Promote safe material handling practices for aluminum, glass, and heavy assemblies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free fabrication areas.
• Follow manufacturer fabrication requirements and applicable industry standards including American Architectural Manufacturers Association guidelines and project specifications.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with project managers, detailers, purchasing personnel, warehouse staff, and field installation crews to support successful project execution.
• Communicate fabrication progress, production concerns, and schedule impacts proactively.
• Aid field personnel with fabrication clarifications, replacement parts, and field modification support when necessary.
• Participate in production meetings and workflow planning discussions.