Fabricator A

FlightSafety•Broken Arrow, OK

About The Position

Sets up and operates conventional, special-purpose, and numerical-control machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. The role also fabricates and assembles sheet-metal products, fits and welds components, and installs and tests machined replacement parts. The position may correspond to Level A, B, or C, with different experience and proficiency expectations for each level. The Fabricator develops layouts and operation sequences, works from specifications or general descriptions, and verifies that parts and assemblies conform to specifications. The role involves coordinating with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems. The employee is expected to work safely and reliably, communicate professionally with internal and external customers, collaborate with teammates, and protect export-controlled documents, equipment, and business information. Employment is contingent on required compliance reviews, including applicable U.S. economic sanctions and export-control requirements. The position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level C: six months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level B: two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level A: five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform the job duties at the applicable level: Level C works with basic understanding under close observation and review; Level B performs more varied and difficult work, may need some guidance, and may train others; Level A works independently, serves as a resource, can improve processes, and may train others.
Accountability: report as scheduled, follow instructions and procedures, meet productivity standards and deadlines, and take responsibility for work quality.
Adaptability: maintain effectiveness through changes in tasks or work environment and approach change as an opportunity to learn and develop.
Results orientation: stay focused on objectives and work in accordance with clear expectations.
Teamwork: cooperate and collaborate, share information or expertise, solve problems constructively, and value others' contributions.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must comply with applicable export-control requirements; the position may require qualifying as a U.S. Person or otherwise obtaining export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs.
May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on materials or workpieces as guides for machining.
Select, align, and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
Calculate and set machine controls for speed, feed, coolant flow, and cut depth and angle, or enter, retrieve, or edit computerized machine-control data.
Monitor machine operation for malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust controls or control media as needed.
Develop layouts and plan the sequence of operations.
Locate and mark bending and cutting lines on workpieces; hammer, chip, grind, cut, bend, and straighten metal; and preheat workpieces as needed.
Position, align, fit, and weld parts together; design and construct templates and fixtures.
Fabricate and assemble sheet-metal products and fit and assemble parts into complete assemblies.
Verify that workpieces and finished products conform to specifications; conduct trial runs to check machine settings or programmed control data; and verify assembly dimensions and alignment.
Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and test units for functionality and performance.
Operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts and operate machine tools used in fabrication shops, including radial drill presses, end mills, and edge planers.
Develop specifications from general descriptions and draw sketches of parts or products to be fabricated.
Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers and collaborate with teammates to support shared goals and problem solving.
Control and distribute documents and equipment subject to export-control restrictions and safeguard company materials, projects, and business information.
Complete assigned work accurately, follow instructions and policies, meet productivity and schedule expectations, attend work regularly and punctually, and maintain a safe and alert manner.