Fabricator I

Build your legacy with a better trailer.•Kent, OH

About The Position

The Fabricator I configures and operates mechanical machines—including brake presses, rolling machines, mechanical presses, drilling and boring equipment, and shearing and cutting machines—to manipulate and shape steel and aluminum materials used to build MAC products. The role performs custom assembly and fabrication work according to customer specifications, blueprints, drawings, instructions, production schedules, and MAC quality standards. Tier I employees are entry-level and work under direct supervision while learning the position’s skills and duties.

Requirements

Ability to comprehend and interpret detailed drawings and measurements.
Ability to work any shift based on production needs, including extended hours when required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong oral comprehension and communication skills to understand and communicate verbally presented ideas.
Ability to concentrate on tasks without distraction while safely operating machinery and equipment.
Ability to perform basic math and measurement functions.
Ability to understand and interpret verbal and written production and safety information.
Ability to continue developing product knowledge and skills related to the assigned area.
Aptitude to develop mechanical proficiency.
Ability to see details at close range when reviewing inventory and specifications.
Manual dexterity sufficient to perform job functions safely and precisely, including grasping and manipulating objects of different sizes and controlling mechanisms.
Ability to push, pull, and lift materials, including aluminum and steel parts; may need to lift over 50 pounds with assistance but less than 100 pounds, depending on assignment.
Ability to maneuver, lift, climb, bend, kneel, and stoop.
Ability to work around dust and noise associated with industrial environments.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational skills with paperwork.
Experience in manufacturing or a mechanically related field.
Experience in or knowledge of tractor-trailer building.

Responsibilities

Follow safety policies and procedures while performing assigned tasks.
Review specifications and assignment information to ensure products meet customer requirements and MAC quality standards.
Complete daily custom assembly tasks within designated time requirements.
Perform basic math and measurement functions relevant to the work.
Blank, bend, punch, form, and cut materials according to blueprints, drawings, and instructions.
Label and organize finished goods throughout the fabrication process.
Configure equipment, calibrate gauge settings, check die condition, load and feed materials, and position or remove parts from machines.
Record production quantities and routine equipment maintenance.
Read work schedules to determine production details, including the size, type, and quantity of items to process.
Record and communicate material substitutions to supervisors or managers.
Report safety and production-quality concerns to supervisors or managers.
Identify, report, and isolate nonconforming materials during fabrication.
Maintain a clean, efficient, and safe work area and remain aware of material and inventory needs.
Organize and restock parts and materials used in the work area.
Assist in other areas as needed to complete products and perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or management.