Fabricator II

Terex Corporation•Ocala, FL

About The Position

E-ONE manufactures custom and commercial fire trucks and is part of Terex Corporation. The Fabricator II performs duties to set up, change over, and operate the complete range of equipment and machine tools in an assigned area to process materials into parts for assembling custom vehicles, working within standard or accepted practices. The role includes carrying out Fabricator I duties while maintaining quality, safety, and productivity standards; setting up and operating manual lathes, milling machines, and saws; and operating a Whitney punch machine. The position also supports production workflow and responds to production requirements as directed. The employee is expected to follow safety and quality procedures, work flexibly across areas and hours when needed, participate in continuous improvement and Lean activities, and collaborate with colleagues. The job involves handling raw materials and operating equipment in a production environment, with physical demands including lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, and walking.

Requirements

Must be able to operate basic fabrication equipment such as mills, brake press, and saw.
Must be able to use measuring equipment to hold specific tolerances.
Must be able to read blueprint information for layout work to complete tasks on specific machines.
Must be able to bend, twist, lift, pull, and push raw materials in vertical and horizontal positions to load and unload machines.
Must be able to exert up to 40 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Must have visual acuity for operating machines and performing mechanical tasks, and visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Must be able to work around hazards including moving mechanical parts and vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding and high places, high heat, and chemicals.

Responsibilities

Perform the duties and responsibilities required of a Fabricator I while maintaining 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 or respond to production requirements.
Follow E-ONE health and safety rules, use appropriate PPE and defect-free equipment, report hazards, 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, adjust breaks and lunch to meet workflow needs, and work additional hours when necessary.
Participate in continuous improvement, seek out work when an assignment is complete, and suggest improvements to product quality, processes, safety, and profitability.
Use Lean practices to reduce waste, maintain 5S, use visual management tools, support 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 support daily production assignments and improvement projects.
Lead the team and provide innovative thought leadership on strategies to grow market share, increase profitability, and meet long-term business goals.