Fabricator - 2nd Shift

Set up, adjust and operate various fabrication machines such as CNC turret press, CNC laser, tube benders, to produce parts from stock in accordance to instructions. Set up, adjust and operate all sizes of rolls to perform a wide variety of forming and bending operations. Set up and operate various sizes and types of power saws to cut materials to required length or shape. May also perform miscellaneous fabrication duties (drilling, tapping, deburring, detabbing)

Essential duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work from drawings, cutting orders (programs), and specifications. Make simple adjustments to programs as authorized.
• Select and change consumables as needed and make adjustments.
• Perform daily maintenance functions as required.
• Identify parts with correct job and part number.
• Work subject to first piece and final inspection. Use calipers, tape measures, squares, other various gages.
• Perform subsequent operations as required, such as drilling, reaming, tapping, grinding, cleaning, deburring, etc., prior to releasing parts to the next operation.

Laser and Turret Operation:

• Load nest programs and assure proper cutting parameters for material
• Mark remnant material appropriately
• Select, install, and replace proper consumables as required
• Assure nozzle centering, standoff calibration as required
• Make minor changes to cutting parameters as material cutting conditions change, document those changes

Roll and bender Operation:

• Adjust roll positions and control direction to form materials to proper radius and dimensions.
• Determine sequence of multiple passes to make required bends on complicated sections.
• Check for angularity of bends

Saw Operation:

• Install saw blades, set stop gauges for length of cut, material feed mechanisms and saw speeds for type of materials.
• Use templates to scribe outlines for contour cutting.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Perform this job successfully, the employee 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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED, HSED)
• One to three months related experience and/or training preferred