What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Assistant position at Artistic Stone Works?
Fabrication Assistant
Artistic Stone Works
622 Lovejoy RD NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Position Summary:
The Fabrication Assistant performs various duties within a stone countertop manufacturing facility. The position entails loading and unloading trucks, material expediting, machine set-up and supervision, work area safety, cleaning, light machine maintenance and material handling (forklift operations).
Responsibilities:
- Operate automated stone fabrication equipment
- Operate forklift or assist others to move stone slabs
- Read and understand production orders and prioritize work accordingly
- Load and unload automated fabrication equipment ensuring work area is kept clean and free of waste material
- Maintain production environment through the use of pressure washers, pumps and waste water treatment
- Follow safe material handling protocols
- Maintain shop environment by replacing light bulbs, sweeping, mowing grass, removing debris, cleaning slurry pit, maintaining showroom cleanliness, and facility hygiene
- Drive company vehicles to deliver products to jobsites within a 100 mile radius
- Open shop facility (key carry) in morning and ready machines for production
- Ensure production schedules are met through ones own work and by assisting others in their work
- Work closely with other departments to ensure work flow is optimized and prioritized effectively
- Monitor shop consumables and assist supervisor in ordering supplies to ensure no interruption in production
- Stand in for supervisor in times of vacation, meetings, illness
- Complete all work as assigned by supervisor
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Communicate effectively in English with co-workers and customers
- Time management – effective prioritization of tasks
- Ability to take direction from supervisors
- PC knowledge helpful but not required
- Ability to follow OSHA required safety protocols
- Ability to operate a forklift truck in a safe manner (certification provided)
- Licensed driver with no major infractions/violations within the past 3 years
- Ability to read a tape measure
Physical requirements:
- Incumbent is required to lift/carry heavy materials up to and including 75lbs in a safe manner
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hearing protection, goggles, steel toe boots, gloves, etc.
- Occasional exposure to weather conditions
- Visual ability to discern colors, patterns and textures
Job Type:
Full time, paid weekly by the hour, overtime eligible
Salary range:
$16-20 per hour depending on experience
Work hours:
Weekdays 7:00am to 4:00pm, Saturdays and overtime as required to support the needs of the business
Apply in person:
Artistic Stone Works
622 Lovejoy Rd NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
Experience level:
- No experience needed
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Warehouse
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to lift and carry heavy (up to 75lbs.) objects without assistance or accommodations? Have you been injured in the past that would necessitate workplace accommodations?
Experience:
- manufacturing/construction: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $16 - $20