Fabricator

Position Summary:

The Fabricator is responsible for assisting and providing general labor to production to aid in the manufacturing of MEI products. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare material for the next process step.  This includes deburring plastic, drill and tapping holes, straightening tubing, and cutting material to length.
• Preparing all parts and sub-assemblies for work to be accomplished using assembly instructions, blueprints, and parts lists.
• Assembling by measuring for the proper location and fastening parts to assemblies.
• Assist the CNC operator in loading and unloading material on the router table.
• Keep manufacturing free of debris and dirt by sweeping, collecting trash, and collecting and sorting recycling.
• Assist the materials group with the kitting of project parts when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ general labor experience preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words; and correct grammatical structure.
• Able to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints.
• Ability to use multiple different types of hand tools.
• Able to follow verbal and written work instruction.
• Ability to effectively understand and operate within safety guidelines and policies. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, stand; walk; sit; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to adjust straps, move equipment and perform daily duties; reach with hands and arms; push feet to operate crane; pull handles and grasp equipment; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The Fabricator is subject to possible exposure to extreme year-round outdoor environmental conditions and may also be subject to working weekends and holidays.

Additional Requirements:

Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by a Fabricator and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.

MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.