Metal Fabricator I

JOB PURPOSE

The Purpose of the Metal Fabricator I is to Cut, Grind, and MIG Weld required materials per enclosures, frames, bracket drawings & customer specifications.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use and operate a variety of hand and power tools, including cold saw, MIG welder, brake press, metal shear, angle grinder, drills, and other hand tools.
• Follow and maintain all established safety standards and procedures while utilizing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow and maintain all established quality requirements, standards and procedures.
• Communicate inventory issues to lead and/or supervisor.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with team members through effective communications while building and maintaining trust & respect.
• Identify and suggest safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction ideas through department team meetings and or manufacturing manager.
• Cut square tubing, flat stock, and angle iron into correct lengths and dimensions using approved production drawings.
• Use brake press and shear to cut and form stainless steel sheets into doors and panels.
• Identify minor production issues and communicate issues to lead and/or supervisor.
• Read and interpret production drawings and use fixturing such as squares, clamps, etc. to tack materials into correct shape, ensuring correct angles, flatness, and squareness etc.
• Inspect tools and equipment to ensure they are reliable and in safe working condition. Report any observed issues to lead and/or supervision.
• Fabricate and install stainless steel and laminate doors and panels and associated components.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• <1 year Experience in welding/fabrication or Diploma/certificate from reputable welding training technical school
• Basic math skills.
• Demonstrates clear, professional, and respectful verbal and written communication in all interactions, consistent with an inclusive work environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Works independently.
• Ability to ensure dimensional and visual tolerances are met.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standard operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to respectfully collaborate with coworkers and shop personnel.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of power tools, including but not limited to drills and angle grinders.
• Familiarity with common steel and other types of materials.
• Pass Basic Weld Test.
• Positive proven attendance, quality, and productivity record
• Read and use a tape measure, square, level, and other basic hand tools.
• Use decimal to fraction conversion tables and work in 1/16" increments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Vocational / Technical Degree Program Completion
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or drawing, print, diagram form.
• Ability to work with drawings, blueprints, or schematics.
• Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL REQUIREMENTS, WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

• Occasionally 1-33%: Sit
• Occasionally 1-33%: Stoop/Bend
• Occasionally 1-33%: Crawl/Kneel
• Frequently 34% - 66%: Walk
• Frequently 34% - 66%: Reach above shoulder
• Continuously 67% - 100%: Stand
• Continuously 67% - 100%: Repetitive hand/wrist
• Continuously 67% - 100%: Hand Movement - Fine Manipulation
• Continuously 67% - 100%: Hand Movement - Gross Grasping
• Continuously 67% - 100%: Hand Movement - Simple Grasping

Lifting/Carrying

• Frequently 34% - 66%: Lift / Carry 26-50 lbs.

Work Environment & Hazards

• Occasionally 1-33%: Confined spaces
• Occasionally 1-33%: Heat
• Frequently 34% - 66%: Loud noise, constant or periodic

CAREER LEVEL

PRODUCTION (PROD-1) :

Organizational level support, operational, technical, skilled, or semi-skilled positions, operating in a “hands-on” environment is the support of daily operations.

• Applies basic skills while developing some specialized skills in procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to the area of specialization.
• Performs routine and/or repetitive tasks; limited decision-making required.
• Generally works under close supervision; has no or limited experience; work is performed from within specific limits of established procedures and/or defined instructions.
• Works within a functional team.