Fabricator I

Terex Corporation•Ocala, FL

About The Position

E-ONE manufactures custom and commercial fire trucks and is part of Terex Corporation. The Fabricator I performs setup, changeover, and operation of equipment and machine tools in an assigned area, processing materials into parts for custom vehicle assembly according to standard or accepted practices. The role works from shop orders, specifications, prints, and instructions; processes raw materials and in-process parts; moves completed materials through production; and visually and dimensionally checks work for conformance to specifications. The position requires safe equipment operation, quality-focused work, flexibility to support other areas and production needs, and participation in continuous improvement and Lean practices. The employee is expected to maintain a clean and safe work area, follow company procedures, work constructively with the team, attend relevant training and meetings, and support process and product improvement. The work involves operating fabrication equipment and handling raw materials. Physical activities include bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, and walking. The role also involves exposure to workplace hazards, including moving machinery and vehicles, electrical current, high places, heat, and chemicals.

Requirements

Ability to operate basic fabrication equipment, including mills, brake presses, and saws.
Ability to use measuring equipment to hold specific tolerances.
Ability to read blueprint information for layout work and task completion on specific machines.
Ability to understand basic math, including decimal, fraction, and angle dimensions.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 40 pounds and constant exertion of up to 20 pounds.
Visual acuity sufficient to operate machinery and perform mechanical tasks, and to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Ability to work flexibly in other areas and work additional hours as necessary.

Responsibilities

Set up, change over, and operate equipment and machine tools to process materials into parts for custom vehicle assembly.
Work from shop orders, specifications, prints, and instructions.
Receive and process raw materials or in-process parts through the operations needed to meet product specifications.
Position processed materials on designated carts and move them to subsequent operations to support production flow.
Perform visual and dimensional inspections to verify that parts meet specifications and quality standards.
Use measuring equipment to hold specified tolerances and read blueprint information for machine layout and task completion.
Follow health and safety rules, use PPE and defect-free equipment, report hazards, use proper lifting techniques and overhead hoists when needed, and maintain a clean and safe work area.
Identify and segregate nonconforming product and assist with corrective and preventive actions when appropriate.
Work in other areas as needed, adjust breaks and lunches to workflow requirements, and work additional hours when necessary.
Participate in continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve quality, processes, safety, and profitability and submitting implemented improvements through the Minor Kaizen process.
Use Lean practices to eliminate waste, maintain 5S, use visual management tools, support root-cause problem solving and kaizen events, and participate in Lean certification and Minor Kaizen programs.
Attend and participate in meetings, training programs, and task force groups, and work toward Bronze Lean Certification.
Work constructively with coworkers and contribute to daily production assignments and improvement projects.
Lead the team and provide thought leadership on strategies to grow market share, increase profitability, and meet long-term business goals.