Fabrication Tech

Description

POSITION TITLE: Fabricator 

TEAM: Manufacturing 

REPORTS TO: Fabrication – Team Lead

POSITION INTERFACE: All Gable Departments 

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non -Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

To perform duties involved in Gable’s signage fabrication operation in a safe, efficient, and professional manner that assures quality while meeting specified deadlines.  

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

· Perform tasks in a safe and proficient manner at all times. 

· Positively support and work with other team leads as a team.

· Support, maintain, and build the Lean Culture at Gable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following list of functions for this position is not a limited defined list. Additional tasks may be required on the job that are not listed below. The list below serves as a guide for the essential functions that are expected from this position by Gable. 

· Mig welding, brazing, and cutting of various metals using gas and electric welding equipment. 

· Plan details of work procedures, with tool and material requirements after receiving instructions, prints, and work orders for a job. 

· Fabricates signage by cutting, burning, and welding various metals.

· Repairs signage by using various welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment. 

· Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded then sets up, assembles and tacks weld parts. 

· Builds up worn or defective surfaces.

· Uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.

· Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly. 

· Occasionally cut up or dismantle obsolete signage to be set aside for scrapping purposes.

· Weld inspection. 

· Rigging experience.

· Advanced wiring skills.

· Quality inspections as work is performed.

· Verifying proper procedures are being followed to maintain product specification within our quality standards.

· Informing management of labor needs and/or problems related to production. 

· Maintaining cross team communication.

· Complying with all OSHA and MOSH regulations.

· Maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and disciplined work environment. 

· Performing any work-related tasks assigned to you by someone in your reporting structure.

Requirements

OTHER DUTIES

• The duties and responsibilities of this position are not limited to those listed in this Job Description. This Job Description is subject to revision and will change over time. At times, this position may also perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Team members covered under this Job Description will be notified of any changes

ORGANIZATIONAL/FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Ensure your Grace hours are logged correctly daily, reporting any missed jobs to your team lead at the end of each day. 

· Work required overtime when necessary.

· Ensure the proper usage of materials used in the department. 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

· Skill in solving practical problems commonly experienced in manufacturing. 

· Working knowledge of and ability to interpret a variety instructions; e.g., written and oral.

· Ability to read and interpret design drawings and miscellaneous signage sketches.

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  

· Ability to communicate effectively with interfacing teams.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS

· Represent Gable with the utmost level of professionalism at all times and under pressure situations. 

· Maintain confidentiality and discretion when speaking about Gable’s intellectual properties. 

· Willingness to be part of a team and work within a collaborative environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representatives of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Fabricator must have the ability to frequently lift items weighting between 10 and 50 lbs. Additionally, twelve-hour work shifts are necessary in this position in which you must stand, bend, or stoop without relief.  The primary job duties required for this position are performed inside. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job team member is exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The noise level in the environment is moderate to high. Frequent shop noise will be very loud and protective ear covers may be needed. The required PPE must be work at all times while in the shop. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

All prospective team members must pass a criminal background check and drug test. Candidates must also meet the requirements for an I-9, e-Verify.