Metal Fabrication

General Function

Operate CNC laser cutting machine, press brake, welding machines, and other fabrication equipment to perform a series of fabrication operations while following work instructions and procedures to construct fabricated product to Belvac quality standards.

Physical Requirements

• Requires long periods of standing (up to 10 hours/day).
• Must be able to operate overhead cranes.
• Although production areas have overhead cranes, on occasion Manufacturing, Stockroom and Assembly employees may choose to lift items by hand for convenience.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow correct lifting techniques and seek help or utilize mechanical lifting aids as appropriate to avoid potential injury.
• Requires good eye, hand coordination.
• Requires use of hand tools, files, sanders and grinders.

Fabrication Primary Responsibilities

• Safety is our first priority. Employees must be able to operate machinery safely and follow all established Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Experience in operation CNC laser cutting machine, press brake, MIG and TIG welders, roller, drill press, shear, band saw, hand-held power tools, and other fabrication equipment.
• Read prints, shop orders, tooling instructions and layout sheets to determine product specifications, apply the most appropriate process, and construct product to Belvac quality standards.
• Able to read laser g-code program and compare with part drawing to prevent errors.
• Observe machine control panel and compare with data on job documentation to verify proper process.
• Provide information and communicate with Manufacturing Engineering department to make corrections to existing set-up sheets, programs, or processes as needed.
• Exhibit good troubleshooting capabilities to be able to correct fabrication problems.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Perform hand layout of sheet metal parts for cutting, bending and drilling when needed.
• Perform repair of sheet metal components to meet Belvac’s aesthetic quality requirements.
• Proper use of precision measuring and layout instruments such as a scale, square, caliper, and micrometer.
• Deburr and part mark as needed.
• Assist in sanding, grinding, polishing, and sand blasting when needed.
• Must keep assigned machine(s) and work area cleaned and neat.
• Perform preventative machine maintenance.

Work Arrangement

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Benefits

• A 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions;
• Medical, dental and vision insurance;
• Wellness programs;
• Health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts;
• Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability;
• Company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance;
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance;
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance;
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance;
• Commuter benefits;
• Paid time off, including business travel services;
• Employee discounts;
• An employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.