Fabricator

Position Summary

The fabricator will use fabricating techniques to build stainless steel food processing machinery, and use their knowledge of machines and tools, including designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. They will use their knowledge of design techniques and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. The fabricator will manage how much time is used on a project and will perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed. They will also convey information effectively so that the job can be completed in the appropriate manner. The fabricator will observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources before performing the job function.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates manufacturing equipment and uses safe work habits while performing the job function.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Use your understanding of fabrication mathematics.
• Measure and verify dimensions using various measuring devices: tape measure, calipers, machinist square, pro-tractor.
• Identify, retrieve, and install the required punch based on bend radius.
• Identify, retrieve, and install the required die based on material thickness.
• Download program files, or program a press brake at the controller.
• Program each program step using tonnage mode, angle mode/absolute position.
• Properly and safely operate a press brake from a variety of manufacturers.
• Knowledge of a CNC laser cutting machine and other machinery used in the production process.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve operating and fabricating challenges.
• Communicate potential problems to lead/supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations.
• Understand and maintain both quality and quantity standards and expectations.
• Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
• Other tasks assigned by the lead or department manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / Equivalency preferred.
• 5 years' experience in metal fabrication, Laser experience required.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Computer experience.
• Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas.
• Must be able to work overtime including some weekends when workload requires this.
• Must satisfactorily pass background check, and post-offer drug screen, physical and agility test prior to employment.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, kneel, crawl and climb.
• The employee occasionally works at heights and is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment

• The work environment includes manufacturing.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• The work area is not completely temperature-controlled so can be hot and cold at times.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefit packages designed to support employees' health, well-being, and financial security
• Education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Cross-functional, collaborative environment focused on delivering results
• Culture driven by employees and their successes
• Volunteer opportunities throughout the year