Metal Shop Fabricator and Machine Operator

About the role

Engage in manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, painting, silk screening, plating, assembly, and machine operation.

Responsibilities

• Painting
• Read work orders and similar documentation to stage product for painting.
• Prepare product for painting, to include cleaning and masking the product.
• Prepare paint for use in the booth and in the hand spray guns.
• Use cleaning fluids to clean the machines and the work area.
• Apply paint to various parts and miscellaneous components.
• Operate paint booths.
• Operate hand-held paint spray guns.
• Observe paint results for quality.
• Make decisions regarding acceptability of results.
• Troubleshoot when product appearance is less than desired.
• Control temperature, operate and clean paint equipment, check and adjust paint viscosity.
• Silk Screening (manual process)
• Preparing the stencils.
• Mixing and loading the screen ink.
• Printing the final design.
• Cleaning and maintaining the printing machine.
• Troubleshooting errors.
• Drying final printed articles.
• Metal Plating
• Chemical coating metal products using plating process (submersion tanks).
• Setting up and operating plating equipment.
• Maintaining plating lines.
• Monitoring the plating process.
• Inspecting finished products for quality and accuracy.
• Assembly
• Putting together component parts or pieces following blueprints or schematics.
• Verifying correct quantities of parts and checking completed items for quality.
• Managing parts inventory.
• Using hand tools and mechanical equipment to produce structurally sound products and structures.
• Machine Operation
• Operating various types of machinery such as brakes, presses, shears, CNC’s, etc.
• Performing routine maintenance checks.
• Following strict safety regulations and guidelines.
• Operating mechanical or computer-operated equipment.
• Inspecting parts to specifications and making adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications.
• Hazardous Material Handling
• Responsible for storing, moving, and managing various hazardous or non-hazardous materials.
• Inventory
• Maintains proper inventory levels of materials and supplies.
• Re-stock items as necessary.
• Tow Motor Operation
• Operates power forklift truck or hand truck to move, convey, or hoist material as needed.
• General
• Must follow all safety policy and procedures.
• Must always follow good housekeeping practices including 5S.
• Must strive to meet and exceed inventory accuracy requirements set forth by the company.
• Must work well in a team environment and work well with others.
• Must strive to meet on-time delivery requirements set forth by the company.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and Three years experience in a related environment.
• Physical Demands & Environment - Physically mobile, must be able to lift, twist, stand, bend, within a manufacturing area setting.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Paid parental leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities