FABRICATOR

• Classification – Hourly

JOB DESCRIPTION

Must be capable of fabricating weldments from a variety of materials using MIG and TIG welding as well as assembling machined and fabricated components to build a complete machine.

Essential Functions

• Fabrication of items utilized in Production including weldments, sheet metal guards and aluminum extrusion framing.
• Prep and paint finished parts.
• Assembling machines and machined components based on engineering drawings.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

• 3 years of fabrication experience
• Manual mill and lathe setup and operation is a plus
• Welding certificate is a plus
• MIG/TIG welding
• Weldment fixturing
• Sheet metal work
• Box brake
• Metal shear

Other Required Skills

• Basic math skills.
• Basic reading skills.
• Must be able to follow directions.
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to solve problems and/or develop new concepts or ideas.
• High attention to detail and self-motivation skills.
• Able to work in a repetitive, routine, and team orientated environment.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a manufacturing plant.
• Certain tasks or work areas require hearing protection to be worn.
• May be working in areas where fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration are present – appropriate personal protection equipment must be worn in those areas.

Physical Demands and Abilities

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

• Regularly lift 30-50 pounds.
• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Regularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Saturday overtime as necessary).

Travel

Some travel may be required to attend training, seminars, trade shows and/or equipment evaluations. Some travel could be overnight and/or international.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Reports to

1stshift Machine Shop Supervisor.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• 8 hour shift
• Possible Overtime

Job Type: Full-time

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person