Fabricator- Bend

Fabricator, Profile and Bend

Set up and operate CNC plasma, oxygen and laser cutting machines to cut metal plates and structure shapes to dimension, contour, and bevel specified by blueprints along with setting up and operating CNC press brakes to notch, bend, broach, straighten and punch various sized metal sheets or plate. This hands-on role may also include fabricating, assembling, and welding metal parts to support the production of high-quality industrial equipment

Essential Functions:

• Receive work assignment and obtain drawings or programs for information as to material size and type, setup information and cutting sequence, to manually or automatically cut material
• Position work onto CNC machinery using remote overhead crane
  Select and install torch tips or nozzles; verify and adjust gas pressure and mixture or arc voltage and amperage
• Adjust torch height, position and tilt to cut
• Burns scrap into smaller pieces as necessary and remove scrap from burning table into scrap bins; remove unused plate to plate stores area
• Inspect and remove finished parts from burning table and mark part number as required
• Indicate bad spots to be welded
  Checks accuracy of bends and curves with contour or template or measuring tools
• Position and assemble sheet metal sections together and fasten with either spot welding and/or continuous wire weld, may use welding positioner
• Deburr and clean work pieces as required prior to assembly; de-slag, chip and clean welds as required
• Perform operations to specified tolerances on fabricated units such as panel boxes, covers, flywheel guards, sheet metal brackets, etc.
• Operates secondary machine while primary machine performs routine functions
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment including checking oil levels, fluid levels, air filters, etc.
• Perform operations such as notching, bending, broaching, straightening, stamping and punching as required on various sizes and configurations of plate and sheet metal to standard tolerances
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and perform all assignments in a safe manner and in accordance with established quality procedures

Work Experience:

Required Experience:1 to 2 years

• Prior CNC cutting experience
• Prior welding experience
• Prior CNC press brake experience
• Strong mechanical background
• Experience with CNC machining operations
• Excellent math skills and understanding of basic concepts
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and accuracy
• Attention to detail with ability to multitask

Tools, Technology and Equipment Used:

• Remote overhead crane, multi-torch thermal cutting machine, basic hand tools, simple measuring tools, hand torch, pry bar and tongs, marking tool

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Must be able to regularly lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times

EEO Vets/Disabled

This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Benefits Include:

✓ Paid training
✓ Paid vacations
✓ Paid holidays and personal days
✓ Medical insurance (including HSA)
✓ Dental insurance
✓ Vision insurance
✓ Accident insurance
✓ Life insurance (AD&D)
✓ Disability insurance
✓ Generous 401(k) employer match
✓ Flexible spending account
✓ Tuition reimbursement
✓ Employee assistance program
✓ Parental leave

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