Job description

Compensation: Depends on Experience

Job Duties:

The Metal Fabricator will be responsible for reading and interpreting engineering blueprints, setting up and running fabrication operations for precision metal components and assemblies, and performing quality checks during setup and monitoring quality in-process throughout manufacturing runs in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment. The Metal Fabricator will report to the Secondary Fabrication department supervisor for work assignment.

Responsibilities:

Reading and interpreting engineering blueprints

Setting up metalworking machinery including slip rollers, drill presses, CNC press-brakes, spinner tools, hand coiling machines, kick presses, arbor presses, pneumatic presses, toggle presses, surface grinders, abrasive saws, shears, basic manual mill & lathe operations, and more

Measuring and marking out cutting and bending lines

Measuring fabricated parts/assemblies and preparing first article inspection reports for QC signoffs

Ensuring quality is checked and maintained during setup, in-process, and through completion of manufacturing operations

Preparing laser cut, wire EDM cut, stamped, & chemically etched flat blanks for Secondary Operations

Finishing, deburring, blasting, grinding, graining, heat treating, stress relieving etc. of components using a variety of methods, tools, & equipment

Assists with the design & fabrication of form tooling, fabrication fixtures, and other fabrication aids

Collaboration with internal customers in other Company departments including CNC Machining, EDM, Laser, Purchasing, Quality, Cleaning, and others to maintain high levels of quality, efficiency, and on time delivery

Follows and leads by example with respect to company safety rules & guidelines

Completes job reports as required by Operations Management

Requirements:

Previous metal fabrication work experience. Light gauge sheet metal and small diameter wire forming experience strongly preferred

Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints

Proficiency with metal fabrication tools including slip rollers, drill presses, CNC press-brakes, spinner tools, hand coiling machines, kick presses, arbor presses, pneumatic presses, toggle presses, surface grinders, abrasive saws, shears, basic manual mill & lathe operations, and more

Ability to form sheet metal from .002”-.125” thick using CNC press brakes, arbor presses, & kick presses

Ability to form wire from Ø .005” - .312” using CNC press brake, Di-acro, & spinner tools

Tube forming experience is a plus!

Understanding of the proper use of inspection tools & measuring equipment including but not limited to calipers, micrometers, scales, protractors, overlays, gage blocks, indicators, drop gages, and optical comparators.

Basic knowledge of common metal alloys & tempers. Experience with metal alloys used in electronics, medical devices, energy industry desired

Good mathematical skills including conversions between imperial & metric

Education:

Minimum High School Diploma/GED/CHSPE and/or trade school education

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and manipulate heavy metal objects.

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.

Must be able to work overtime daily and on weekends when required.

Do not hesitate to reach out if you don’t have experience with every single item listed under the requirements. Training is available for those with some skill gaps for the right candidate with a wide variety of relevant experience, good mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to learn!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All customers and employees are required to wear a mask. Sanitation stations trough the facility.

Work Location: One location

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