Lead Fabricator

SUMMARY

The lead fabricator is responsible for handling press and laser operations such as bending and forming metal sheets and plates by applying appropriate techniques in accordance with product specifications and safety requirements. The operator utilizes an electrically powered industrial machine to create, shape and customize metal materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Perform typical press operations to produce materials according to specifications while maintaining work schedules.

·Following technical instructions, interpret engineering blueprints and technical terms.

· Monitor and coach assembly production workers, providing feedback on quality of work and guidance to improve competency.

· Ensure assembly personnel are fully trained to perform assigned tasks, including conducting training as deemed necessary.

· Prepares work to be accomplished by studying parts lists and gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.

· Positions or aligns components and parts, either manually or with hoists.

· Use various machines and hand tools to accomplish assigned tasks.

· Maintains logs, records, and reports concerning production, machine maintenance, and product inconsistencies.

· Discern quality of parts and materials used in production.

· Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.

· Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

· Inventories tools, parts, and supplies; contacts materials handler if supplies are needed.

· Perform all duties in compliance with regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures and complete production schedule.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists/fills in for shift supervisor when needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· High School diploma or general education (GED) required.

· 3-5 years of press brake operator and laser experience required.

· Ability to interpret blueprints and inspect equipment.

· Forklift skills required.

· Must be able to read gauges, tape measurer and other measurement tools.

· Has the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Has the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluency in English is required. The ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and the ability to effectively present information to all levels of employees including top management in a variety of settings is required.

REASONING ABILITY

The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists is required. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in this section are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, walk, hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop and bend. The employee must seldom lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described in this section are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The production area temperatures can fluctuate significantly based on the time of year. The noise levels can be moderate to high. The use of hearing protection and safety eyewear is required while on production floor. The use of additional specific safety equipment may be required. The noise level in the office is usually quiet. The noise level in production is usually moderate.

WORK AVAILABLITY AND TRAVEL

Must have the ability to work all shift schedules, periodic overtime and be available for periodic weekend work.

Travel requirements: <10%

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift

Work Location: In person