3rd Shift Fabrication Right Hand

PDM•Carlisle, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring the daily production schedule is met within the fabrication department. The role involves performing fabrication and utility tasks, training and mentoring employees, and enforcing safety and PPE policies. The position adheres to PDM's Core Values: Relationship Building, Accountability, Urgency, Innovation, and Create Return on Efforts, focusing on the pillars of Safety, Quality, Happiness, and Performance.

Requirements

Management and Communication Skills required
Blueprint reading/interpretation
Comprehension of AWS weld callouts
Interpreting section and projected views of a 2D drawing
GMAW (MIG) Welding Experience
Minimum 6+ months on the job experience in flat and horizontal positions
General use of hand and power tools
Angle grinder, hammers, chisels, pry bars, clamps
Layout tools
Tape measure, squares, bevel squares, levels (all within 1/16”)
Oxy/Fuel Cutting Torch
Safe operation and ability to cut materials ranging in ¼”-1” in thickness
Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours.
This position works outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat.

Nice To Haves

FCAW (fluxcore) is a plus
Forklift Experience is a plus
Overhead crane operation is a plus

Responsibilities

Know what needs to be completed each day and properly assign projects to fabrication personnel with guidance from Plant Management/Foreman
Keep proper inventory on hand for items used in fabrication area.
Inspect all equipment in fabrication area and notify the Supervisor of any problems.
Maintain a safe work environment according to PDM safety rules, and report any injuries/problems promptly to the Supervisor.
Make sure that all quality provisions are being followed and continuously trying to improve our products and processes.
Communicate engineering errors to supervisor to support feedback to engineering department to eliminate recurrence
Correct safety hazards, poor behavior and unsafe actions immediately
Provide Feedback on employee evaluations as required
Address discipline issues with crew members
Daily 5S compliance
Review work areas w/Safety Manager
Ensure self and crew are focused on approaching 100% first past yield
Supervise crew in a manner that focuses on increasing productivity and lowering material cost while maintaining expected levels of quality.