Machine Technician - Metal Fab

Description

Summary: Fabricate metal components by operating lasers, press brake benders, and other equipment and devices. A variety of tasks are performed fabricating components including loading metal sheets, using computer programs, part inspections, and documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fabricate steel and aluminum metals by operating lasers, press brake benders, and other equipment as required to meet daily production requirements.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications, use computer programs, measuring devices, and other instructions or procedures to accurately produce parts.
• Apply high attention to detail, energy, problem-solving, and initiative to learn and be trained on various types of equipment and processes.
• Regularly move material between areas of the shop using carts, pallet jacks and powered overhead lifts.
• Track and organize stock levels, label materials properly, and assist with cycle counts to ensure accuracy.
• Receive incoming shipments, verify material against packing slips, and store items in the appropriate locations.
• Complete required documentation and visual inspections of finished components for production and quality purposes.
• Workload will be tracked via daily production schedule requirements and assignments requiring responsibility for quality and timeliness of completion.
• Ability to perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting, job functions safely and effectively in a fast-paced environment while practicing good housekeeping and wearing all required PPE.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications 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.

• Machine operation experience; willing to train motivated individuals.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and work instructions.
• Read and execute daily production schedules.
• Read a tape measure, level and other common measuring devices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills.

Education and/or Experience:  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:  

Ability to read and interpret English documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Mathematical Skills:  

Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers;  Ability to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s; Ability to convert basic fractions into decimals; Ability to use a calculator.

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to identify nonconforming parts to determine pass/fail criteria

Other Qualifications: 

Valid Tennessee driver’s license; must be able to obtain a Powered Industrial Truck Certification

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moving production parts, raw material, toxic or caustic chemicals, sharp objects
• Ambient temperatures
• PPE: safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves and weld spatter protection
• Work days:  typical 10 hour workdays, frequent overtime required

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork:  Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation:  Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability:  Takes responsibility for own actions.