Fabricator

General:

To provide rack repair, JIG fabrication, and overall metal fabrication support for all of the welding and assist in all-new model and current model kaizen projects.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Repair damaged racks
• Design and fabricate assembly jigs
• Support engineering with new equipment setup and installation
• Respond to line calls to assist with troubleshooting and problem resolution
• Guide work of others who perform essentially the same work by setting priorities and reviewing work
• Follow all JSC rules and procedures
• Follow all safety policies
• Perform 5s activities
• Perform cost reduction activities to reduce overall operating costs.                                                                                                               

Qualifications:

• Associate degree (AS) ; or one to two years of related technical experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced experience in welding and fabrication
• Intermediate understanding of machining
• Basic understanding of jig and fixture design
• Basic understanding of manufacturing maintenance
• Mig welding license(s) preferred

Environmental & Physical Demands:

The environmental conditions and physical demands 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 of this job.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, sharp objects, and constant loud noise.  The employee is regularly required to use their hands to touch and handle objects; hear; talk; and see, including close vision; stand for long hours, stoop; kneel; sit; climb; balance; and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

 About JSC:

Jefferson Southern Corporation, or JSC, is a Tier One automotive supplier. This means that we produce and sell parts that are ready to be installed in automobiles.  Our parts are stamped out of steel and then welded.  We produce several parts that are part of the “white body” or interior shell of the car.  These parts are not very visible after the vehicle is completed, but they are vital to the strength, safety and performance of the car.

Jefferson Southern Corporation offers our employees a variety of benefit programs to meet their needs. Jefferson Southern Corporation provides Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Telemedicine coverage, and 401K for all employees and some benefits are at no cost.