Fabrication Team Leader - Full Time

Job title: Fabrication Machine Operator

Reports to: Fabrication Team Leader 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for daily operation and/or tending of metal fabrication (CNC) machines, as well as ensuring quality and production expectations are met. 

  • Responsible for setting up work area and obtaining appropriate quantity of component parts and materials.
  • Oversee operation of fabrication/CNC machines – correct any malfunctions during operation and/or improper ejection of parts.
  • Perform visual and physical inspection of component parts and materials.  Separate parts with substandard quality for proper disposal or rework.
  • Assemble appropriate components to create finished good or partial assembly which may involve the use of hand tools and/or power tools.
  • Communicate any exceptions which affect the ability to meet production standards (use Hour by Hour board in work station, if available).
  • Prepare fabricated parts for next stage of production and finished goods for warehouse storage.
  • Calculate counts of finished goods.
  • Use measuring devices such as scales and rulers.
  • Perform basic computer functions such as printing labels and recording daily time.
  • Maintain a clean and functioning work area per 5S standards.
  • Perform related duties (including those in other areas of production) as assigned by supervisor.
  • Follow all company safety guidelines including wearing the proper protective equipment for job assignment.
  • Maintain compliance with all company guidelines and procedures.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Basic verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively read and follow process sheets and complete production documents. 
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Previous experience working in a manufacturing setting.
  • Ability to understand written material and ability to write using correct spelling and punctuation; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions or decimals.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  • Regularly requires bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving items.
  • Regularly requires standing, walking, and/or lifting/handling/carrying materials or equipment of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds)

Environment:

Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, metal shavings, and fumes which may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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