Forming Fabricator - 2nd Shift

Sonaca North America•St. Charles, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sonaca North America is seeking a Forming Fabricator to work independently and with others to fabricate detail parts efficiently and effectively. The operator is expected to be a productive, responsible member of the work team and to support the company’s quality policy, customer satisfaction, quality products and services, lean processes, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, safety, teamwork, individual accountability, and respect for people. The position works Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Depending on the work-center assignment, the operator sets up and operates equipment such as a hydraulic shear, chop saw, and forklift. The role includes checking product quality, conducting inspections, completing production documentation, performing minor machine maintenance, and contributing to process improvement efforts.

Requirements

High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred; candidates without one must take a pre-employment assessment to be considered.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to use basic measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers, including electronic calipers.
Ability to read and understand tolerances on manufacturing drawings.
Demonstrated decision-making ability and good judgment in selecting appropriate guidelines, procedures, and applications to solve problems.
Understanding of basic mathematics.
Thorough understanding of process flows, lead times, and lean principles in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Follow company and work-center production, administrative, and safety policies and procedures.
Attend and actively participate in required training.
Review manufacturing plans, part-specific engineering information, setup information, and instructions to understand work processes and quality requirements.
Set up and operate assigned machines by selecting, aligning, and securing fixtures, tools, accessories, and materials; observe initial production for malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions.
Adjust machine controls or other control media as needed.
Use measuring equipment to check first-part quality and obtain first-part approval from the appropriate lead, supervisor, quality inspector, or team member.
Complete production runs after first-part approval and inspect all subsequent parts; fulfill applicable statistical process control requirements.
Notify a lead person or supervisor of significant differences between target and actual setup or run times.
Perform minor machine maintenance and maintain proper machine alignment and condition.
Complete required production, labor, setup, data collection, and non-conforming material documentation.
Tear down machine or hand-tool setups after production and return tools, equipment, and accessories to their proper locations.
Move completed part orders to the next operation or staging area.
Collaborate with others using continuous process improvement and just-in-time manufacturing techniques to improve throughput and utilization of machines, people, and space.
Help incorporate process improvements into document instructions and participate in work-center and cross-functional improvement teams.
Conduct business transactions and communications professionally and maintain company confidentiality.