Fabrication - D Shift

Ducommun•Parsons, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabricator works in all areas of the Fabrication department as required. The role may involve setting up and operating machine tools, including a brake press or Watson Stillman press, to machine, fabricate, bend, form, or straighten metallic and nonmetallic work pieces, as well as hand-forming sheet metal parts to blueprint tolerances. Brake press duties include setting up and operating a heavy-duty power brake to bend, notch, punch, form, roll, arc, or straighten metal plates, sheet metal, and structural shapes to blueprint or sketch specifications. The operator positions dies, sets machine pressure and clearance, operates CNC controls, lays out work from blueprints or templates, positions work pieces, verifies dimensions, and may preheat metal, grind edges, build temporary dies, and collect SPC data. The fabricator checks their own work and submits the first part for quality inspection. Hand-align duties include hand-forming sheet metal parts to blueprint tolerances, checking dimensions, and straightening parts with hand tools, power tools, and special equipment. Watson Stillman press duties include setting up and operating a heavy-duty press to bend, form, or straighten metal plates, formed sheet metal, structural shapes, and weldments; selecting and positioning dies; preheating and positioning work pieces; operating the press; and inspecting finished work. The role may also involve grinding burrs and sharp edges, marking job numbers, and performing successive or progressive press operations. The Fabricator is responsible for proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area and performs other duties as directed. The shift runs Thursday through Sunday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. This generic posting covers entry (I), intermediate (II), and expert (III) levels, with placement based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma; up to 3 years of related experience in the job function and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic computer knowledge and skills.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Ability to use measuring instruments, including calipers, protractor, tape measure, height gage, and scales.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mylars.
Ability to read and understand internal procedures and policies.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Math skills including fractions, percentages, decimals, ratios, and proportions.
Team-oriented approach and a continuous-improvement outlook.

Nice To Haves

Prior operation of machinery is helpful.
Knowledge of geometry and trigonometry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate brake presses, Watson Stillman presses, and other machine tools as required to fabricate, bend, form, or straighten work pieces.
Select, position, align, and secure dies in machine rams and beds; adjust ram pressure, stroke depth, and die clearance.
Operate CNC controls and press equipment to complete work to blueprint or sketch specifications.
Lay out work from blueprints or templates and position work pieces to align with dies and reference marks.
Verify work-piece dimensions and check completed work against blueprint requirements.
Preheat metal or work pieces in a furnace or heated press area when required.
Grind laps, burrs, and sharp edges from work pieces.
Devise and build temporary dies when needed.
Adjust processes to keep additional parts within SPC control limits and collect SPC data according to the control plan attached to the work order.
Check own work and take the first part to quality inspection.
Hand-form and straighten sheet metal parts using hand tools, power tools, and special equipment.
Inspect finished work pieces and mark job numbers as required.
Properly handle and manage hazardous waste generated in the work area.
Perform other duties and assignments as directed.