Fabricator (Metal) III
About The Position
Tremco Construction Products Group is hiring an advanced-level metal fabricator to read shop drawings and safely operate machinery to cut, bend, and form metal profiles. The role produces high-quality finished products while following work processes and performance standards. The Level III Fabricator leads daily team activities, assigns work, serves as a technical resource, and performs advanced fabrication work with minimal supervision. The position independently sets up, operates, and troubleshoots multiple types of fabrication machinery; interprets complex drawings and specifications; selects efficient operation sequences; and optimizes machine settings, tooling, and processes. It also involves complex inspections, troubleshooting quality and production problems, mentoring other fabricators, supporting process improvements and equipment trials, maintaining production and quality records, and safely using forklifts and other material-handling equipment as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 4 years of metal fabrication or manufacturing experience.
- Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to accurately read tape measurements, bend angles, tolerances, and schematic drawings.
- Computer literacy to use company systems and software.
- Strong attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of metal properties and brake press machinery.
- Experience with CNC or manual metal bending equipment.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily activities and assign work within the team to safely manufacture metal parts.
- Serve as a technical resource for Fabricators and guide them through complex fabrication processes.
- Independently set up, operate, and troubleshoot multiple types of fabrication machinery.
- Interpret complex drawings, specifications, tolerances, and manufacturing requirements.
- Determine efficient operation sequences for complex fabrication jobs.
- Optimize machine settings, tooling, and processes to improve quality, productivity, and material utilization.
- Troubleshoot complex equipment, tooling, dimensional, and production issues.
- Make advanced machine adjustments to correct quality and dimensional problems.
- Perform complex first-piece and in-process inspections and validate finished products against specifications.
- Identify root causes of recurring quality or production issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist supervisors and engineering with process improvements, new product introductions, and equipment trials.
- Help develop and improve standard work instructions, setup procedures, and fabrication processes.
- Train, coach, and mentor Level I and Level II Fabricators.
- Provide hands-on support during difficult setups, changeovers, and production challenges.
- Monitor production flow and communicate potential delays, material shortages, equipment issues, or quality concerns to leadership.
- Assist in determining tooling, equipment, and process requirements for new or modified products.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, scrap reduction, and efficiency.
- Conduct or assist with equipment inspections and identify maintenance needs before failures occur.
- Promote safe work practices and model safety and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate production and quality records and complete required documentation.
- Perform at an advanced level with minimal supervision.
- Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match
- Company Pension Plan
- Performance-based bonus/commission
- Continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
