Build, modify, design, and repair machinery and equipment as directed. Directs and controls multiple fabrication projects.
SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS:
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 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.
- Always keeps plant fabrication/tool area in ‘tour-ready’ condition.
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.
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: caliper and micrometer.
- Operating a forklift.
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 solves and attention to detail.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 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.
*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
