Fabricator 1

Duravant•Walla Walla, WA

50d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Fabricators create or prepare parts for other work areas by operating machines such as a cut-off saws, shears, rollers, drill presses, and CNC and punching equipment and hand tools such as grinders, bevel mills, sanders and drills. The Fabricator will be trained or help on one or more of the following machines or work centers such as cutoff saws, CNC and standard shears and brakes, rollers, presses, forming machines, CNC and standard whitney punching machines, and CNC plasma & punch machines, belt, bench and hand-held grinders that cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures. Operates machines or works in work centers with supervision. At all times safety is a top priority while performing any part of your job. Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Frequently going to different work centers to help where needed to assist in a one- or two-man operation. Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction. Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation. Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpiece. Stacks, marks, packs, and transports finished workpieces. Properly use barcode system to reflect time charged to jobs.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience using blue prints and tape measures highly recommended.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience using blue prints and tape measures.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three plus years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and five plus years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write short simple correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or in blueprint form.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience using blue prints and tape measures highly recommended.
Experience using blue prints and tape measures.
Experience using blue prints and tape measures.
Experience using blue prints and tape measures.

Responsibilities

Ensures safety is the top priority while performing any part of your job
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions provided by Production Supervisor
Read and comprehend basic blueprints
Safely operate hand tools (grinders, bevel mills, drills, etc.)
Other duties as assigned
Able to obtain needed information from print repository and MRP programs
Obtain and maintain fork lift certification
Independent operator of at least 2 fabrication machines (excluding lasers and press brakes)
Read and comprehend advance blueprints
Able to perform all nut weld processes needed after forming operations
Able to perform all duties related to layout process
Able to check completed jobs to ensure that all parts are complete and accurate
Independent operator of at least 3 fabrication machines (excluding lasers and press brakes)
Assist Lead or Supervisor in maintain Kanban part levels
Contribute toward troubleshooting machine operation and assisting maintenance with minor repairs
Demonstrates a high level of problem solving by working the Engineers to resolve manufacturability issues
Independent operator of all fabrication machines (excluding lasers and press brakes)
Operates machines or works in work centers with supervision.
Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
Frequently going to different work centers to help where needed to assist in a one- or two-man operation.
Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpiece.
Stacks, marks, packs, and transports finished workpieces.
Properly use barcode system to reflect time charged to jobs.