Fabrication Operations Assistant Relocation assistance available if moving from out of the area up to $4500

Ponca City Development Authority•Ponca City, OK

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fabrication Operations Assistant is an entry/developmental cross-functional position that supports several areas of M J & H Fabrication's custom fabrication operation. The role is designed for a dependable, motivated employee with useful shop, fabrication, computer, or technical aptitude who is interested in learning additional parts of the business. Work may include CNC/ProNest programming support, estimating support, Quality Control documentation, safety documentation, and general fabrication/production support. Responsibilities will vary based on workload, company needs, training, and the employee's developing skills.

Requirements

Previous experience in every functional area is not required; relevant fabrication, shop, computer, technical, estimating, CNC, quality-documentation, or safety experience is beneficial.
Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software, systems, and technical processes.
Ability to read fabrication/shop drawings or demonstrated aptitude and willingness to develop this skill.
Good basic math and measurement skills with mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
Dependable work history and ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work independently after appropriate training.
Follow all company safety rules, PPE requirements, shop procedures, and instructions applicable to assigned work.
Maintain accurate documentation and protect drawing revision control, material traceability information, and job records where required.
Report discrepancies, missing information, or documentation problems promptly rather than making unsupported assumptions.
Understand that the Quality Control portion of this position is primarily documentation and recordkeeping support; this position is not intended to serve as the primary QC inspector.
Perform assigned work carefully and accurately while supporting efficient shop and office operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ProNest or similar nesting software, CNC/plasma equipment, CAD, Excel, estimating/material takeoffs, or fabrication documentation is preferred but not required in every area.
Strong willingness to learn and develop across CNC/ProNest, Estimating, Quality documentation, Safety, and general fabrication operations.
Ability to organize information, maintain accurate records, and pay attention to details that affect production or job documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively with both shop and office personnel.
Ability to recognize when information, drawings, dimensions, or documentation do not appear correct and obtain clarification rather than guessing.
Ability to manage changing priorities and move between different types of work based on company and production needs.
Problem-solving mindset, initiative, and comfort working with computers and technical information.

Responsibilities

Assist with and learn ProNest programming and nesting, including reviewing fabrication drawings, preparing and verifying parts and cut programs, maintaining organized CNC files, and helping improve material utilization.
Support plasma cutting operations by helping coordinate cut work, reviewing information needed for production, and assisting with basic troubleshooting or production questions as experience develops.
Assist Estimating with drawing and specification review, material takeoffs, quantity calculations, material requirements, and organizing information used to prepare estimates and quotes.
Support the documentation and recordkeeping side of Quality Control, including job travelers, production and quality records, material identification/traceability records, drawing and revision control, nonconformance documentation, corrective-action records, and customer-required quality documentation.
Assist with Safety documentation and program support, including training records, JSA/JHA documentation, toolbox-talk records, incident and near-miss documentation, corrective-action tracking, and shop safety paperwork.
Work with shop and office personnel to help resolve questions involving drawings, material information, documentation, job records, and production requirements.
Maintain accurate and organized electronic and paper records associated with assigned work.
Assist with process improvements, data gathering, technical tasks, and other fabrication or operational support as assigned.
Develop competency in multiple functional areas over time and take on additional responsibility as training, knowledge, and ability increase.