Fabrication Associate II

Schneider Electric•El Paso, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the forming, cutting, sharpening, piercing, welding and/or the painting of fabricated materials for the use in a final product. The role involves working with various fabrication processes including metal forming, cutting, piercing, welding, and painting. The associate will operate machinery, use hand and air tools, and interpret blueprints and schematics. This position is for a temporary project requiring a weekend shift (Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 5am-5:30pm) for approximately one year. Training will be conducted Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm for about three months. Flexibility is required to transition to a 1st or 2nd shift M-F role after the project concludes.

Requirements

Must be able to take and successfully pass an appropriate Work Keys assessment
1-2 years’ experience in area assigned to (Painting, Welding, Fabrication)
Ability to read and understand blueprints
Ability to work independently
Good understanding of basic shop math and measuring techniques
Expertise with basic hand tools, air tools, gages and torque wrenches
Expertise in using hoist and cranes
Must have excellent natural or corrected vision
Job cannot be performed alternating sitting and standing
Requires ability to reach overhead, lift up to 26 pounds repeatedly, be on feet for long hours, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
Must be capable of working independently using initiative and problems solving skills
Safety shoes and safety glasses are required.
Hearing protection is required. Other specialized safety PPE such as face mask, gloves, apron, hard hat, face shields, and safety appropriate work clothing may also be required

Responsibilities

Responsible for own product quality, proper measuring techniques, and tool use and care
Evaluates and performs basic troubleshooting, and obtains support from supervision, and engineering as needed
May periodically provide input to supervision, engineering, and quality groups relative to product improvement
Establishes and maintains a safe and healthful working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements
Performs other tasks as may be requested to assure the effective and continuous utilization of assets
Read and understand moderately complex blueprints, wiring diagrams, bill of materials, and schematics
Forms, cuts, and pierces metal to form fabricated assembly units
Performs a variety of operations to include but not be limited to: Cutting, Piercing, Forming, etc.
Utilizes a wide variety of hand tools, air tools, and measuring equipment
Operates moderately complex to very complex fabrication machinery, using digital/electronic controls
Responsible for movement of materials within the cabinet shop area
Operates complex to moderately complex paint spraying equipment.
May be exposed to hazardous chemicals
Responsible for storage and care of chemicals
Mixes and prepares paint
Continuously loads and unloads parts
Performs moderately complex welding operations.
Utilizes a variety of welding equipment, ensuring all safety measures are used.
May be exposed to extreme temperatures and performs work in a confined area.
Moves parts in and out of Welding area