Job Description
Job Overview:
**Responsibilities:
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Promote and enforce a safe work environment by ensuring all fabrication employees consistently wear required PPE and follow established safety procedures.
Plan and coordinate machine schedules to meet production deadlines and maintain efficient workflow.
Monitor and maintain accurate production counts and inventory records for all fabricated parts.
Collaborate with Fabrication Leads to prioritize machine setups based on production schedules, open orders, and material availability.
Assign production personnel to appropriate workstations, ensuring they understand job requirements, standard operating procedures, quality standards, and safety expectations.
Ensure employees accurately record labor and production data in the SAP system, maintaining complete and accurate production records.
Oversee adherence to quality control procedures, including first-piece inspections, operator in-process quality checks, and documentation requirements.
Coordinate first article inspections with the Quality Supervisor, ensuring approved reference samples remain at each workstation throughout production.
Partner with the Laser Machine Operator to optimize machine scheduling and program selection in alignment with production requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency.
Maintain organized work areas and proper material storage to support efficient production flow and workplace safety.
Ensure all production documentation, compliance records, and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.
Support departmental operations by performing additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Maintain a commitment to delivering 100% quality from the fabrication department.
**Qualifications:
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Hands-on experience operating a variety of fabrication equipment, including press brakes, shears, cold saws, tube benders, and drill presses.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
Proficient in reading tape measures and performing basic dimensional measurements.
Basic computer proficiency; experience with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus (training provided as needed).
Strong mathematical, reading, written, verbal communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
**Certification
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- Valid Forklift Certification or the ability to obtain certification.
