Fabricator

FABRICATOR I

Job Description

Who We Are:

Marketlab is a market leading healthcare solutions organization specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sourcing of private label products. It’s our mission to provide our healthcare partners timely solutions with a straightforward approach based on knowing them and their work. Every day we strive to positively impact the lives of the people who in turn impact the health and wellness of our communities. 

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Marketlab’s success is built upon a foundation of collaboration, innovation, and the belief that every team member plays a vital role in creating an exceptional customer service experience.

The Opportunity 

The Fabricator I is a key player in creating and packing our products. At Marketlab, we believe in manufacturing only the highest quality of products. Your work will ensure we live up to our customers’ expectations. This role will read and interpret manufacturing standard operating procedures (SOPs), use work instructions to fabricate components, and perform quality checks on finished products. We will invest in your growth by developing your knowledge of the manufacturing process and quality controls. 

What You'll Do

• Peel and pack products.
• Assist with gluing, polishing, and bending of products.
• Assist with the set-up of work orders.
• Find new ways to improve productivity.
• Perform quality checks on products.
• Ensure the production floor is clean at the end of the business day.
• Count products and accurately entering numbers into work orders.
• Complete tasks within assigned timelines.
• Calculate measurements for table and heater set-ups.
• Read, understand, and follow written procedures in order to meet quality standards.
• May be trained on operating a hi/lo depending on responsibility.
• Complete miscellaneous assignments as directed by the Supervisor or Manager. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Three or more months of manufacturing experience and/or training preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills to work with team members.
• Previous assembly experience is preferred.
• Must be able to read a tape measure. 
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Physically able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to tolerate temperatures in the workspace that fluctuate throughout the year.

 COMPETENCIES 

• Attendance & Dependability - Individual can be depended on to report to work at scheduled time and seldom absent from work.
• Decision Making - Recognizes issues, problems or opportunities and determines whether action is needed.  Includes others in decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information.  The ability to identify what is and what is not working which impacts the R2 results.
• Personal Development - Seeks and accepts additional responsibility for continuous learning and development.
• Quality of Work - Accepts responsibility for quality and timeliness of work.  Works to achieve goal in spite of barriers or difficulties.  Adjusts focus when it becomes obvious that a goal cannot be achieved, redirects energy into related achievable goals.
• Teamwork - Conveys passion and rallies team members when challenged with a difficult goal.  Keeps focused and on track and resolves any interpersonal issues arising that may jeopardize team success.  Prompts others to contribute knowledge and information to assist the team.