Fabricator II

Terex Corporation•Ocala, FL

About The Position

E-ONE manufactures custom and commercial fire and emergency vehicles and is part of Terex Corporation. The Fabricator II performs setup, changeover, and operation of equipment and machine tools in an assigned area to process materials into parts for custom vehicle assembly, following standard or accepted practices. The role includes responsibilities associated with Fabricator I, along with operating manual lathes, a Whitney punch machine, milling machines, and PMI single- and dual-headed saws to produce parts and make cuts to specified dimensions and tolerances. The Fabricator II may also perform or assist with other operations as needed to maintain workflow and meet production requirements. The position emphasizes safe work practices, quality control, flexibility across work areas, teamwork, initiative, and continuous improvement using Lean and 5S practices. Employees are expected to participate in training and improvement activities and work toward Bronze Lean Certification.

Requirements

Ability to operate basic fabrication equipment such as mills, brake presses, and saws.
Ability to use measuring equipment to hold specific tolerances.
Ability to read blueprint information for layout work and machine-specific tasks.
Ability to bend, twist, lift, pull, and push raw materials in vertical and horizontal positions to load and unload machines.
Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing for sustained periods, and walking, potentially over long distances or between work sites.
Visual acuity to operate machinery and perform mechanical tasks, and to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Ability to work around hazards including moving mechanical parts and vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding and high places, high heat, or chemicals.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties and responsibilities required of a Fabricator I while meeting quality, safety, and productivity standards.
Set up and operate manual lathes to machine parts to required specifications and tolerances.
Operate the Whitney punch machine to punch holes and fabricate metal components according to drawings.
Set up and operate milling machines to produce precision parts and perform machining operations.
Safely operate the PMI 2024 single-head saw to cut material according to production specifications.
Set up and operate the PMI T3 dual-headed saw to make precision cuts while ensuring dimensional accuracy and production efficiency.
Perform or assist with other operations as required or directed to maintain workflow and respond to production requirements.
Follow health and safety rules, use appropriate PPE and defect-free equipment, use proper lifting techniques and an overhead hoist when needed, and maintain a clean and safe work area.
Check work for conformance to process control instructions, specifications, and quality standards; identify and segregate non-conforming products and assist with corrective and preventive actions.
Work in other areas as needed and adjust lunch and breaks when workflow requires.
Participate in continuous improvement, seek work when current assignments are complete, and suggest improvements to quality, processes, safety, and profitability.
Use Lean practices to eliminate waste, maintain 5S, use visual management tools to identify and address root causes, and participate in kaizen events and related programs.
Attend meetings, training programs, and task force groups and work toward Bronze Lean Certification.
Work constructively with other employees and contribute to daily production assignments and improvement projects.