Forming Fabricator - 2nd Shift

Sonaca•Saint Charles, MO

About The Position

Sonaca North America is seeking a Forming Fabricator to fabricate detail parts independently and collaboratively as part of a work team. The role supports the company’s quality policy, customer satisfaction, lean processes, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, safety, teamwork, individual accountability, and respect for people. The stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. The fabricator follows production, administrative, and safety procedures; reviews manufacturing plans and engineering and setup information; and sets up and operates assigned equipment, which may include a hydraulic shear, chop saw, and forklift. The role includes checking part quality with measuring equipment, obtaining first-part approval, completing production runs and inspections, performing minor machine maintenance, documenting production information, and moving completed orders to the next operation or staging area. The fabricator also contributes to process-improvement activities and maintains professional, confidential business communications.

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 electronic calipers.
Ability to read and understand tolerances on manufacturing drawings.
Demonstrated decision-making ability and sound 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.
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 planning, part-specific engineering information, setup information, and related instructions to understand work processes and quality requirements.
Set up and operate assigned machines, which may include a hydraulic shear, chop saw, and forklift; observe machine operation and adjust controls as needed.
Select, align, and secure fixtures, tools, attachments, accessories, and material for machine-dependent operations.
Use gauges, scales, calipers, mylars, blueprints, customer tools, and other measuring equipment to check first-part quality.
Obtain first-part buy-off from a lead person, supervisor, quality control inspector, or second team member, then complete the production run.
Inspect all parts after first-part buy-off and complete applicable statistical process control requirements.
Use target times to assess work completion and report significant differences between target and actual setup or run times.
Perform minor machine maintenance and maintain proper machine alignment and condition.
Complete required production documentation, including buy-offs, part counts, labor-card 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 document instructions and participate in work-center and cross-functional improvement teams.
Conduct business communications professionally and maintain company confidentiality when dealing with delivery personnel, vendors, and others.