Fabrication Tech (Sandblasting)

Bitzer US Inc • Flowery Branch, GA

just now • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a skilled fabrication technician who will be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment. You must be competent in using potentially dangerous equipment following all safety precautions. In this position, you will be expected to work efficiently and quickly to meet production targets while maintaining high-quality standards. Bitzer Us Inc. is a leading manufacturer of key components used in commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pressure vessels such as condensers and evaporators, compressor packages, and condensing units. Other products include waste heat-to-power equipment that converts excess heat to low-cost electricity. The company is wholly owned by Bitzer SE (located in Germany) and serves as Bitzer SE’s flagship North American subsidiary. On a global basis, Bitzer SE has 3,900 employees at 72 sites in 38 countries, including 20 production facilities. The company values partnering with others, gaining insight into customers' needs, delivering solutions that exceed customer expectations, and creating Raving Fans by setting objectives aligned with the organization and prioritizing accordingly.

Requirements

• Competent in using potentially dangerous equipment following all safety precautions.
• Ability to read blueprints and/or drawings in addition to reading measurements.
• Must be able to operate heavy machinery such as water jet, plasma table, pipe cutter, press brake, band saw, and sandblast booth.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds including moving parts/boxes from floor, shelves, pallets, and carts.
• Ability to effectively move around on your feet for up to 100% of the designated shift time.
• Un-restricted mobility including twisting, pulling, bending over, reaching, walking, standing, hand movement, lifting of trash cans, hoppers, buckets, boxes, and other items.
• Communicate successfully (written/verbal) with coworkers.
• Ensure successful/clear written paperwork and traveler documents.
• Ability to read drawings and understand drawings as well as digital gauges.
• Work in a Production type environment where individual output is critical and measured.
• Must be able to use hand tools, grinders, pneumatic tools, overhead cranes, pallet jacks, and measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Performing tasks as directed by the supervisor.
• Ensure that products are correct to blueprint to meet quality standards.
• Keeping a clean and organized work area, adhering to, and improving upon 5S standards.
• Reporting any issues or problems to the supervisor.
• Meeting production targets and deadlines.
• Working collaboratively with other team members.
• Following all safety protocols and wearing all appropriate PPE.
• Perform preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment (hand tools, machines, workstations, etc.).

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (heavily subsidized by the Company)
• Dental Insurance
• Company paid Vision Insurance, $50,000 life insurance and Short and Long-Term Disability
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and 5 Paid Personal Days
• Education Reimbursement (must be approved by manager)
• 401(k) Plan where it matches dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of compensation; 100% vested immediately.
• Company Long Term Incentive Plan based on the profitability of the Company; 100% vested after 6 years on a graded scale).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees