Forming Fabricator

Sonaca North America•St. Charles, MO

About The Position

Sonaca North America is seeking a Forming Fabricator to fabricate detail parts independently and as part of a work team. The role includes preparing and operating equipment, following manufacturing and quality requirements, inspecting parts, documenting production activity, and supporting continuous improvement. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fabricator supports the company’s commitments to customer satisfaction, product quality, lean processes, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, safety, teamwork, individual accountability, and respect for people. Depending on work-center assignment, the operator may set up and operate a hydraulic shear, chop saw, and forklift, and may use material-handling equipment. The role includes physical work on a manufacturing floor, with required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred; candidates without either 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 sound judgment in selecting guidelines, procedures, and applications to solve problems.
Understanding of basic math.
Thorough understanding of process flows, lead times, and lean principles in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 10–50 pounds.
Wear required personal protective equipment on the manufacturing floor, including eye, ear, and foot protection.

Responsibilities

Follow company and work-center production, administrative, and safety policies and procedures.
Attend and actively participate in required training.
Review manufacturing plans, engineering information, setup information, and related instructions to understand processes and quality requirements.
Set up and operate assigned machines, selecting and securing fixtures, tools, accessories, and materials; observe initial machine operation for malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions.
Adjust machine controls as needed and perform minor machine maintenance, including maintaining machine alignment and condition.
Use gauges, scales, calipers, mylars, blueprints, customer tools, and other measuring equipment to check first-part quality.
Obtain first-part buy-off from the lead person, supervisor, quality control inspector, or another team member, then complete the production run when approved.
Inspect all parts after first-part buy-off and complete applicable statistical process control requirements.
Use target times where available and notify a lead person or supervisor of substantial differences between target and actual setup or run times.
Complete required production documentation, including buy-offs, part counts, labor entries, setup information, special notes, data collection plans, tie-in information, and disposition of non-conforming material.
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 manufacturing operation or staging area.
Collaborate with others to develop and implement process improvements involving throughput, resource utilization, space utilization, organization, and related factors.
Help incorporate process improvements into document instructions.
Participate in work-center and cross-functional improvement teams, including meetings and action items, and encourage respectful discussion of goals, alternatives, and solutions.
Conduct business communications professionally and maintain company confidentiality in dealings with delivery personnel, vendors, and others.