Fabrication Technician

Permobil has a position open for a Fabrication Technician

• Pay Range: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm (Must have the ability to work overtime hours.)
• Location: New Berlin
  
  

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Build what’s next at Permobil.

Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations . We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives—helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom.

We Are Entering Our Next Phase Of Growth By

• Driving faster, breakthrough innovation
• Building a world-class, resilient manufacturing system
• Delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty .
  
  

Supported by a bold, people-first culture and an AI-enabled business , we are turning ambition into impact at scale.

Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

Your Role in Our Mission

• Perform a variety of assembly operations to produce and assemble seating and positioning equipment according to specifications and quality standards using powered equipment and adhesives.
• Read and follow work order specifications via Electronic Distribution of Orders (EDO) & order hard copies to build and assemble quality parts in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Work from bill of materials, drawings and specifications.
• Use a variety of measuring instruments.
• Operate band saw, grinder, t-nut machine, drill press, portable power tools and glue gun.
• Locate materials required to assemble products.
• Enter completed product into production entry.
• Monitor stock quantities, scrap, report stock outs via EDO and turn in Kanban cards to purchasing group.
• Confer and correspond with purchasing group to rectify problems, such as damages, and shortages.
• Assist other areas of Fabrication to ensure products are completed on time, such as cutting down foams, adding gel packs, etc.
• Process material substitution or inventory adjustments with purchasing group.
• Follow and comply with all safety, work rules, regulations, ISO procedures, lean initiatives and lean events.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards. Maintain 5’S Program.
• Assist and Cross train in other departments, as needed, to ensure products are completed on time.
• Maintain Kanban System and participate in cycle counts
• Recognize and communicate defective parts.
• Maintains Quality Service by: Meeting/Exceeding all measurements of performance: quality, accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness of work performed.
• Contributes to team effort by: Maintaining a good attendance record; accomplishing related results as needed; having on call list responsibility.
• Highlight cross-functional collaboration and ownership.
• Emphasize continuous improvement and efficiency.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior manufacturing experience.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide and metric conversions).
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instruction detail written and communicated in English.
• Familiar with portable power tools such as a drill, band saw, and grinder.
• Good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees and supervisor.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization.
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to navigate the internet to access company portals preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset.
  
  

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Pay Transparency

The expected pay range for this role is $20.00 – $22.00 per hour . Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity.

In addition to base pay, Permobil offers our full - time employees the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your first da y
• HSA contribution matching up to $1,600/year
• 401(k) Retirement – 100% employer match on the first 3%, with 50% matching on the next 2% with immediate vesting. Traditional and ROTH options .
• Generous PTO policies
• 100% Employer paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance plans
  
  

Permobil will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information."

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Additional Details

Apply via our career site today! For more information about the role or the recruitment process, please contact Caitlyn Mayhew, Talent Acquisition Specialist at caitlyn.mayhew @permobil . com or by faxing 1-888-686-4559 . Zach Blaisdell, Talent Acquisition Partner at zach.blaisdell@permobil.com or by faxing 1-866-686-4559 .

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About Permobil

Permobil was founded on the belief that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right. For over 50 years, we’ve been a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, continuously improving the lives of our users through innovative mobility solutions.

Today, our portfolio includes power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, and manual mobility solutions. Permobil operates in more than 18 countries and is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB.

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