What are the responsibilities and job description for the ALUMINUM FABRICATOR LEADMAN position at Willard Marine?
Serving as a global leader in boat manufacturing since 1957, Willard Marine is a recognized pioneer in the design and construction of high-performance boats. In the 1980s, Willard Marine expanded its focus from recreational and commercial use to include military, law enforcement, and public safety requirements. With over 50 years of design, engineering, and manufacturing experience, repeat customers include the US Navy, US Coast Guard, Homeland Security, NOAA, Law Enforcement Agencies, and foreign governments alike. These are the most challenging customers in the world and represent the most demanding requirements. In response, Willard Marine boats have an unsurpassed record of reliable and durable performance under the most demanding conditions. It is no accident that the US Navy has placed Willard Marine RIBs on almost every significant surface ship in its fleet, more RIBs than all our competitors combined.
Essential Functions:
- Lead a team of fitters, fabricators, and welders in the construction of aluminum boats and small components.
- Responsible for approving employee timecards and other first line supervisor duties.
- Responsible for developing a production schedule for the aluminum fabrication team.
- Measure and cut aluminum sheets or extrusions to specified dimensions.
- Ensure accurate measurements and adherence to project specifications.
- Use welding techniques to join aluminum components, ensuring strong and durable connections.
- Employ various welding methods such as MIG/Pulse MIG (Metal Inert Gas) or TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas).
- Maintain AWS welding certification program and procedures.
- Follow engineering drawings and specifications during the manufacturing process and generate redlines to track product changes.
- Monitor machine operations to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Manage shop supplies, equipment, and PPE.
- Move and handle aluminum materials with care to avoid damage and maintain material integrity.
- Collaborate with other team members, including engineers and designers, to understand project requirements.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues to ensure uninterrupted and efficient workflow.
- Ensure quality of work being performed by the manufacturing team through initial visual inspections and detailed inspections at critical points.
- Perform routine maintenance on fabrication equipment to ensure proper function.
- Safely operate overhead gantry cranes, vacuum lifters, forklifts, router tables, power tools, chop saws, band saws, tube benders, die grinders, sheers, press brakes, and other typical fabrication equipment.
- Stay informed about advancements in aluminum fabrication techniques and technologies.
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Position Location:
Chesapeake, Virginia
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
