What are the responsibilities and job description for the Steel Fabricator position at JST Manufacturing?
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Location: Meridian, Idaho (Non-Remote)
Shifts Available: Day Shift - Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm (pending on schedules)
JOB SUMMARY
Utilize engineering blueprints to perform fabrication of metal component parts and assemblies by using appropriate fitting, joining, TIG (GTAW) welding, and finishing techniques as required by product specifications, production schedules, and company quality requirements.
DUTIESRESPONSIBILITIES
- Read, understand, and follow work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine optimal fabrication methods required to meet part tolerances, fit, and finish.
- Competently fabricate, weld, and finish Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Mild Steel (as well as other material types) to JST quality standards.
- Use metalworking tools, power hand tools, and welding equipment safely and efficiently.
- Competently use measuring instruments and contribute to JST's quality program by following quality procedures.
- Utilize a Personal Computer and shop floor control software to accurately track job labor and material usage.
- Understand and follow company procedures and act in a safe manner in the company's manufacturing environment.
- Maintain stewardship of equipment and contribute to the maintenance and cleanliness of the shop.
- Perform miscellaneous tasks as required to support manufacturing, engineering, quality, and quoting departments.
- Contribute to team effort by achieving results. Work cooperatively with team members, communicate design constraints, and work within the team to achieve solutions.
- Able to work in various positions such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, laying, reaching with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand and tools, as well as welding equipment.
- Responsible for other duties and tasks as assigned and, in some circumstances, may be completely unrelated to this position and/or this department.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Able to read blueprints, work orders, and project specifications.
- Able to perform basic math skills using a calculator.
- Able to utilize precision equipment such as calipers.
- Able to TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) weld Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and mild steel (as well as other material types).
- Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- Able to produce accurate and good quality parts on schedule.
- Able to use power hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Cleans and maintains equipment in good working order.
- Follow company procedures and maintain a safe work area.
- Must pass our TIG Welding Test.
TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCES
- Artistic bead
- Food grade welding/sanitary welding
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS
- Employees are expected to support the Company's business culture and values by demonstrating teamwork, integrity, good judgement, respect, innovation, and communication as well as by contributing at optimum levels toward the success of the company.
- Able to safely lift and carry, push or pull objects up to 50lbs.
- Able to walk, stand and work on feet for the duration of shift.
- Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand/power tools or controls.
- Ability to work and contribute within a team.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Available Overtime
- Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Year End Performance Bonuses