Metal Fabricator III

Job Details

DI - HQ - Overland Park, KS

Description

SUMMARY

DI exists to relieve the world of mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our people make the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment each day.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, Metal, the Metal Fabricator III is a strong team player who enjoys working in a creative, problem solving, and fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is a full-time, hourly position scheduled Monday-Friday with the availability for overtime when necessary.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to:

Fabricates, assembles, and finishes custom metal projects by using knowledge of metal fabrication processes (i.e., cutting, welding, gluing, shearing, bending, etc.)

Can proficiently sand metal and use Bondo when necessary

Has strong knowledge in reading, interpreting, and scaling blueprints with little guidance

Completes quality control checks during build process, to ensure DI standards are met

Proficient in all welding positions (flat, vertical, overhead)

Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures necessary parts prior to assembly. This may include using straight edges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.

Follows company safety policies and processes

Open to receiving guidance while also being proactive and capable of initiating tasks independently

Adheres to established work hours and takes responsibility for managing time effectively

Willingly coaches and mentors Metal Fabricator I and II team members to help them continue to build their skill set

Anticipates potential challenges or issues on projects proactively, utilizing knowledge and past experiences to offer solutions and recommendations aimed at prevention

Shares best practices and project build knowledge with other team members

When needed, fulfills additional production duties assigned based on skill set

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Demonstrates strong technical skills in MIG welding

Has knowledge of TIG welding

Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude and high performing work ethic

Proficient knowledge of materials and their functions

Communicates professionally and respectfully with co-workers in both verbal and written form.

Proficient knowledge of basic geometry, fractions, & decimals - both standard and metric

Consistently holds self accountable and has excellent knowledge of general production processes

Exhibits a positive, professional attitude and approachable communication/leadership style

Keen eye for quality control and quality assurance

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Welding degree from a technical school is strongly preferred

5-8 years of experience as a metal fabricator required

Prior experience working in custom metal fabrication environment or sign fabrication is strongly preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawl

The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

The employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Employee must be able to talk and hear

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Permission to play at DI starts with the ability to be a team player, possess a positive attitude while under a tight deadline and demonstrate an uncommon commitment to your work. Please visit our website to see some of the amazing work we do!

This is an hourly (non-exempt) position. DI offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) with a match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually, and paid Parental Leave.

In 2018, DI incorporated the Great Game of Business principles into the way we do things. The program is designed to create a business of business people, provide transparency into company performance and directly tie daily behavior to impact DIs performance. GGOB allows for the potential of quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. No phone calls please. For more information about working at DI and a full list of available opportunities, please visit

Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and hold a valid drivers license. Dimensional Innovations is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email . If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail or call toll-free .