Forming Fabricator

Sonaca•Saint Charles, MO

About The Position

Sonaca North America is seeking a Forming Fabricator to work independently and collaboratively on processes used to fabricate detail parts efficiently and effectively. The operator is expected to contribute responsibly as a member of the work team and 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 role involves following production, administrative, and safety procedures; reviewing manufacturing plans, engineering information, setup details, and instructions; setting up and operating assigned equipment; checking part quality; completing production runs and documentation; maintaining equipment; and moving completed parts through the manufacturing process. The position also participates in process-improvement activities and requires professional communication and confidentiality. The listed schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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 good judgment in selecting appropriate 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 wear required personal protective equipment on the manufacturing floor, including eye, ear, and foot protection.
May occasionally lift and/or move 10–50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or high school equivalency.

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 related instructions to understand work processes and product quality requirements.
For machine-dependent operations, select, align, and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and material; set up machines and observe first-part production for malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions.
Adjust machine controls or other control media as required.
Set up and operate assigned equipment, which may include a hydraulic shear, chop saw, and forklift; use a forklift or other material-handling equipment as needed for setup and teardown.
Use gauges, scales, calipers, mylars, blueprints, customer tools, and other measuring equipment to check first-part quality.
Obtain first-part approval from a lead person, supervisor, quality control inspector, or second team member, then complete the production run after approval.
Inspect all parts after first-part approval and complete applicable statistical process control requirements.
Use target times where available and report significant differences between manufacturing target times and actual setup or run times to a lead person or supervisor.
Perform minor machine maintenance and maintain proper machine alignment and condition.
Complete required documentation, including operation buy-off, part counts, labor entries, setup information, notes, data collection plans, tie-in information, and dispositions 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.
Work with others to develop and implement process improvements using continuous improvement and just-in-time manufacturing techniques.
Help incorporate process improvements into documented instructions.
Participate in work-center and cross-functional improvement teams by attending meetings, completing action items, encouraging respectful discussion, and understanding goals, alternatives, and solutions.
Conduct business transactions and communications professionally and maintain company confidentiality when dealing with delivery personnel, vendors, and others.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
Competitive wages
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan with access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance