Job Title: Metal Fabricator

Department: Metal Fab

Reports To: Operations Manager

Summary

Utilized in a cross functional position. Take direction from Area Leaders and Department Manager. Tend fabricating machines that cut, shape and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures by performing the following duties. Usually has five plus years experience within the Company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Set up various machines to run various parts.
• Read blue print specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Acknowledge measurement guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, template, or blue prints as coordinated by set-up personnel.
• Position work piece against stops or align layout marks with die or blade.
• Push button or depress pedal to activate machine.
• Efficiently weld steel components together in a variety of ways.
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defect or machine malfunction and report all non-conformances to Department Manager or Area Leader.
• Measure work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece as required.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces.
• Assist other personnel in machine set up stacking, marking, packing and transporting finished work pieces.
• Clean work area, machines, tools and equipment and perform other routine duties as assigned.
• Responsible for quality of product that is produced off machines they operate.
• Responsible for keeping inventory count correct.
• Responsible for accurate labor scanning in and out of jobs.
• Attendance and dependability are essential job functions, you must accurately complete the daily duties assigned.
• Transfer to other areas when needed or as work requires, and perform other duties as assigned.

Certificates, Licenses

Must be able to pass a forklift certification test and drive a forklift.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Five plus years experience and/or combined education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees in the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

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

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to walk.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, oils and lubricants.

The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.

The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.