Fabrication Technician

Dalton Ag Enterprises Inc • Lenox, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Dalton Ag is a brand forged in America’s heartland and proud to be the premier fertilizer application equipment manufacturer since 1996. Our Fabrication Technicians operate various fabrication machines and fabricate parts while adhering to a specific set of blueprints or schematics. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Ability to use measuring instruments (calipers, protractor, tape measure, steel ruler), blueprints and operate hand tools
• Ability to read, write and use basic math skills includes factions and decimals
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow precise instructions
• Will be required to cross-train as back-up in other areas of manufacturing plant
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 or more years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Basic computer skills. Experience using an ERP system, Epicor preferred
• Ability to read, write and use basic math skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, managers and across departments
• Safety glasses
• Safety-toed shoes
• Hearing protection
• Face shields as needed
• Other PPE as required

Responsibilities

• Set-up, adjust, program, calibrate and perform preventative maintenance on fabrication equipment
• Fabricate products to specification, from job order and document production data at a level of output that minimizes productions delays
• Perform quality checks to ensure all systems are set for correct operational sequencing and to meet product standards
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Data entry for clocking in inventory of finished jobs
• Other job-related duties may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position
• Develops working knowledge of the production environment and has ability to respond to change
• Work to Continuously Improve the operations of the Department through Lean activities and Improvement suggestions

What This Job Offers

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