FIXTURE TECHNICIAN

About the role

Working in accordance with verbal and written instructions and established procedure, and as assigned by the supervisor, perform a variety of duties.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and weld symbols.
• Working from prints, sketches, and instructions given, construct a variety of welding jigs and welding fixtures necessary to produce finished parts per specifications given using a variety of machine tools and precision measuring devices.
• Determine material requirements and requisition material as required.
• Maintain, repair, adjust or replace tooling associated with fixtures.
• Maintain computer records on all welding jigs and fixtures including their location and costs and activities. All of these records must be updated and supplied to the Welding Supervisor on a regular basis.
• Jigs and fixtures shall be designed, built, labeled and guarded to meet OSHA requirements and Patz Corporation, Inc. standards. Ergonomic factors along with production standards shall be considered in the design and construction of all jigs and fixtures.
• Assist welders in set up as required and when trouble shooting die and jig problems.
• Pull welding jigs and fixtures as required for production and inspect before use and prior to putting away at end of production run for damage and wear.
• Check all machine tools for proper operation and report any malfunctions to the Welding Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Qualifications

• Should be able to read and understand drawings, shop mathematics, handbook formulas, and a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• At least one year experience welding or welding course.
• Must be able to work from detailed instructions.
• Must be able to pass a basic weld test.

Physical demands

• In an 8-hour day the employee must stand/walk 6-8 hours and sit 1-4 hours.
• Must frequently use hand(s) for repetitive movement single grasping, and occasionally pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Must occasionally use foot/feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls.
• Must frequently bend, twist, and reach, and occasionally squat.
• Must perform Light Heavy Work, lifting 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Working conditions

• Located in a factory setting with a large amount of noise and distractions.

Required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Required at all times: Safety glasses with side shields, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, long work pants.
• Required for occasional activities: Hard hat (where overhead hazards exist), welding helmet (welding activities), protective gloves (when welding & material handling), shaded lens goggles or glasses (torching operations), safety goggles or face shield (abrasive disk grinder use).