Job Description

Description

Position Summary:

The Metal Fabricator will construct various jigs/fixtures related to the manufacturing process with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• The Metal Fabricator works closely with manufacturing engineering team to research and develop creative and effective solutions for manufacturing and product launch projects
• The Metal Fabricator, along with manufacturing engineering team, develops methods to improve department operation and overall operation of the manufacturing process
• Weld & fabricate metal reinforcements for various production molds
• Weld & assemble a variety of jigs, fixtures used in manufacturing
• Orders and maintains department supplies

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of manufacturing process
• Ability to research and problem solve a variety of production issues
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience a plus
• Excellent team and communication skills
• Familiar with metal working tools including: horizontal band saw, drill press, MIG welder, iron worker acetylene torch, pipe bender, lathe, vertical mill, belt, grinder
• Familiar with hi-lo, hoists, and man lift
• Knowledge of basic woodworking machines: table saw, band saw, radial arm saw
• Experience with hand tools including: drill, driver, tap and dies, files, grinder, sander, etc.
• Knowledge of basic shop math
• 1-3 years experience reading blueprints
• Boat assembly experience is a plus
• MIG welding experience is desired, TIG and flux core is a plus

General Job Requirements:

• Promote a safe and clean work environment
• Willingness to work on a team or individually
• Able to follow manufacturing instruction and understand processes
• Must practice PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) policies as mandated per area. (Use safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, etc.)
• Must follow company safety guidelines
• Must be fluent in the English language
• Ability to work overtime as requested