What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jig and Fixture Builder position at Oxbo International Corporation?
Oxbo is the worldwide leader in specialty harvesters. We design, manufacture, and distribute innovative harvesting equipment and related products for the application, berry, coffee, field corn, forage, fresh market vegetable, olives, processed vegetable, seed, and vineyard markets.
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Jig & Fixture Builder to join our team. This position is responsible for building, validating, maintaining, and repairing weld fixtures, jigs, and tooling used for production of agricultural equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong fabrication skills, be able to interpret engineering drawings, and work collaboratively with production and engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Build weld fixtures, jigs, and tooling from engineering drawings and specifications
- Perform complex measuring, layout, of fixture components
- Modify and repair existing fixtures to support production improvements
- Troubleshoot fixture-related issues and recommend solutions
- Verify fixture dimensions and functionality to ensure product quality and repeatability
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in fabrication, welding, machining
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Knowledge of machining processes and measurement tools
- Ability to use precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, scales, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings
- Neat and organized work habits
- Proficiency with MIG welding and metal fabrication equipment
- Ability to safely operate shop equipment and hand tools
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building weld fixtures or manufacturing tooling
- Experience in agricultural, heavy equipment, or industrial manufacturing
Oxbo offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package. This package includes: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Paid Life and Disability Insurance, Shift Differential for 2nd shift work, Company Paid Uniforms, Safety Shoe allowance and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
Oxbo is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Oxbo are made without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, gender or gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or belief, family or parental status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, credit history, salary history, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- MIG welding: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bergen, NY 14416 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $35