Fabrication Operator 4

Southern States, LLC • Hampton, GA

12h

About The Position

The Fabrication Operator 4 plans and performs fabrication operations using equipment such as contact benders, vibrating equipment, punch presses, foot shears, soldering equipment, and drill presses. The role involves drilling, bending, shearing, punching, soldering, and cleaning work pieces to meet fabrication drawing specifications. The operator follows blueprints, work orders, shop notes, and tooling instructions, coordinates with the team leader on methods for assigned jobs, and maintains equipment and a clean, orderly work area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, 1–3 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to add and subtract whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to use simple mathematical devices such as calculators, scales, and measuring tapes.
• Mandatory WorkKeys Ready.
• WorkKeys ACT scores: Applied Math – 3, Graphic Literacy – 4, Workplace Observation – 3.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, work orders, shop notes, and tooling instructions to determine fabrication specifications, including hole locations and sizes, cut lengths, bend lengths and angles, and cleaning and gauging requirements.
• Communicate with the team leader to determine the appropriate method for completing assigned work.
• Vibrate contacts using vibrating equipment.
• Perform minor setups on contact benders and bend contacts using the machine lever.
• Verify contact bends against blueprints.
• Operate punch press machines; no setup is required.
• Assemble contacts by pressing rivets into parts and soldering with an induction machine.
• Make shunts using a tape measure, foot shear, band saw, tin pot, and hammer.
• Grind, file, and sand aluminum or steel parts to meet print specifications.
• Clean weld spatter from welded assemblies.
• Clean, polish, and buff silver-brazed parts to print specifications.
• Set contacts to print specifications using gauges and hand tools.
• Sandblast parts using a handheld hose, with a foot pedal or hand lever to control sand flow.
• Maintain equipment and keep the work area clean and orderly.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and shift differential
• Weekly paycheck
• 10 paid holidays and a birthday holiday
• Paid vacation
• Steel-toe shoe reimbursement up to $135
• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement account
• Verizon Wireless discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED