Fabricator I

Job summary:

Fabricate metal parts using a variety of sheets of metal, installation of sheet metal parts with screws, adhesive or other general fastening methods. Proficiency in all areas of welding procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Be familiar with operation of hydraulic shears, press breaks, and punches
• Read and interpret shop orders thoroughly
• Must read blueprints and perform shop math to layout, fabricate and weld various parts and assemblies
• Must be able to weld all types of metals, set and maintain welding machines and weld vertical, horizontal and overhead
• Perform all Mig and Tig welding procedures, including machine settings, bottles and necessary fittings
• Welding of mild steel and aluminum where required
• Stay current in TPM and basic mechanical adjustment on all equipment as needed
• Set work priorities to meet production goals as scheduled
• Meet all QA and QC standards for each task
• Meet standards of safety and 5S
• Be compliant with the rules of conduct and attendance per company handbook
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Requirements (education, experience, travel, physical, work environment):

• Three (3) years sheet metal/body fabricating or acceptable training
• Two (2) years prior welding experience
• Must be able to pass and maintain an AWS Welder Certification
• Must possess knowledge of Mig and Tig welding machines
• Inspect welds for crack, burn through and weld spatter
• Ability to perform maintenance on welding equipment
• Ability to assemble customer prototype metal components
• Ability to use grinder, sander, rivet guns, saws and other air tools
• Ability to read, write comprehend and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English
• Ability to read and use a linear and other measuring devises
• Ability to recognize quality expected and be able to reproduce it

Physical Demands:

Thy physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40#'s
• The employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects; and reach with hand and arms.
• The employee is required to be squatting, kneeling or bending position
• Ability to work from ladders or scaffolding
• Ability to stand at stand at workstation for 10 hours a day
• Ability to safely use specified hand, air, power tools and machinery
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Ability to work with arms above head.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particle and vibration.

Personal Protective Equipment Recommended and/or Required on Production Floor:

• Safety Glasses
• Earplugs
• Work gloves when needed
• Dust mask when needed
• Closed-toed shoes