Fabrication Technician

Dunbarton Corporation is currently recruiting for experienced Fabrication Technicians for our door and frame steel manufacturing plant. 

The Door Fabrication Technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, and basic maintenance of Fabrication Department equipment and machinery including quality checks, safety operating equipment, reading and interpreting product engineering drawings, programming basic logic systems, and daily area clean-up.  

The Frame Fabrication Technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, and basic maintenance of Fabrication Department equipment and machinery including quality checks, safety operating equipment, reading and interpreting product engineering drawings, programming basic logic systems, and daily area clean-up.  

Essential Job Functions

• Calibrate, set-up, tend, operate and maintain assigned equipment and machinery in the Fabrication Department
• Read, interpret and implement engineering drawings, PLC settings and production schedules and confer with department management on deviations
• Take corrective action to prevent unacceptable defects and material loss
• May require the use of gauges, templates, feelers, shims, hand tools, calipers, micrometers, measuring tapes, and related tools
• Support and follow safety, 6S, Lean, Kaizen, and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects; take corrective action to ensure quality and compliance with customer specifications
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Adheres to work schedule and attendance requirements, including overtime if required
• Performs other work as directed and required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of a variety of metal fabrication manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of LEAN principles and inventory management best practices
• Knowledge of industrial painting processes, including electrostatic and manual applications
• Skill in the use of forklifts, tuggers, manual pallet jacks, and lift tables
• Skill in the use of measuring devices including tape measures
• Skill in the operation of basic hand tools and power tools
• Skill in sorting materials or objects for processing or transport
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns