Fabricator

Overview

Build, modify, design, and repair machinery and equipment as directed. Directs and controls multiple fabrication projects.

SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

Updates project list with Manager, Production Services, and coordinates schedule of individual projects

Participate in designing new and modifying existing equipment and machinery.

Produces prints and drawings as required.

Ensures all phases fabrication are being performed effectively.

Identifies and solves any problems with equipment or personnel.

Build new machinery, equipment, and fixtures, and rebuild and refurbish equipment as needed.

Paint new and refurbished equipment

Operate fabrication equipment, machines, and tools.

Maintains open communication with maintenance and warehouse to ensure project schedules are met.

Ensures consistent and maximum throughput while maintaining quality.

Ensures that product loss and scrap are kept to a minimum

Maintains raw material and supply inventories and notifies purchasing when items need to be ordered.

Trains new hires as well as long-term employees on fabrication team

Complies with and enforces all company policies and procedures.

Always keeps plant fabrication/tool area in 'tour-ready' condition. KNOWLEDGE OF:

Fabrication systems, processes, and equipment

Welding processes and equipment

Mechanical systems and machine design

Must be able to read and interpret documents such as: drawings, prints, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. SKILL IN:

Fusion 360 or Inventor, and other electronic drawing software

Welding: MIG and TIG

Plasma Cutting

Lathe and Mill Setup / Operation

Ironworker, Shears, Punch and Dies

Fabrication Tools and processes

Use of measuring devices such as: caliper and micrometer.

Operating a forklift. ABILITY TO:

Understand technical concepts: Mechanical movement, Forces, and Design

Work with fellow employees.

Oversee workflow.

Self-Start and maintain project timelines.

Effectively communicate with others

Problem solves and attention to detail. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

3+ years of MIG welding experience

3+ years' experience in machine fabrication and design operations; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.