Overview
Build, modify, design, and repair machinery and equipment as directed. Directs and controls multiple fabrication projects.
Responsibilities
* Updates project list with Manager, Production Services and coordinates schedule of individual projects
* Participate in designing new and modifying existing equipment and machinery
* Produces prints and drawings as required
* Ensures all phases of fabrication are being performed effectively
* Identifies and solves any problems with equipment or personnel
* Build new machinery, equipment, and fixtures, and rebuild and refurbish equipment as needed
* Paint new and refurbished equipment
* Operate fabrication equipment, machines, and tools
* Maintains open communication with maintenance and warehouse to ensure project schedules are met
* Ensures consistent and maximum throughput while maintaining quality
* Ensures that product loss and scrap are kept to a minimum
* Maintains raw material and supply inventories, and notifies purchasing when items need to be ordered
* Trains new hires as well as long-term employees on fabrication team
* Complies with and enforces all company policies and procedures
* Keeps plant fabrication/tool area in ‘tour-ready’ condition at all times
Qualifications
* High School Diploma or G.E.D.
* 3+ years of MIG welding experience
* 3+ years experience in machine fabrication and design operations; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
* Fabrication systems, processes, and equipment
* Welding processes and equipment
* Mechanical systems and machine design
* Must be able to read and interpret documents such as drawings, prints, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
* CAD, 4-Axis CNC, as well as tool room equipment - end mill, surface grinder, etc.
SKILL IN:
* Fusion 360 or Inventor, and other electronic drawing software
* Welding: MIG and TIG
* Plasma Cutting
* Lathe and Mill Setup / Operation
* Ironworker, Shears, Punch and Dies
* Fabrication Tools and processes
* Use of measuring devices such as calipers and micrometers.
* Operating a fork lift.
ABILITY TO:
* Understand technical concepts: Mechanical movement, forces, and design
* Work with fellow employees.
* Oversee workflow.
* Self-start and maintain project timelines
* Effectively communicate with others
* Problem solve and attention to detail.
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