Manufacturing Fabricator - 1st Shift - 4231618

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and modify metal components and parts according to blueprints, work orders, and engineering specifications.
• Set up, operate, and safely use fabrication and machining equipment to produce high-quality parts within required tolerances.
• Consistently meet or exceed production deadlines while maintaining company quality and safety standards.
• Produce parts that meet or exceed quality standards as determined by the Production Supervisor and/or Quality Inspector.
• Perform set-ups and operate the following machinery safely and efficiently: Shear, Riveter, Drill Press, Strippit Punch Press, Roller, Disk Sander, Portable Power Tools, Band Saw, Table Saw, and Miter Saw, Hand Brake, Manual Brake Press, Mill, Lathe.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication instructions to ensure accurate production of parts and assemblies.
• Measure, mark, and inspect materials using precision measuring tools to ensure components meet dimensional and quality specifications.
• Troubleshoot machine or equipment issues and perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure reliable operation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with production staff, supervisors, and quality personnel to resolve fabrication issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Absorb and prepare for additional duties as assigned to support production operations.

Requirements

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, work orders, and technical instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, angles, and volume.
• Ability to apply a commonsense approach and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication processes including cutting, forming, drilling, punching, and basic machining.
• Ability to accurately measure and inspect parts using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience/training; OR a minimum of 6 years of related experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.
• Metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Physical/Visual/Mental/Environmental Factors

• Occasionally required to sit, bend, crawl, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend or crouch.
• Frequently required to use hands and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to stand and/or walk.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, dust and carbon in the air, or other airborne particles that may require respiratory protection.
• Regularly required to move and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.