General Fabricator 1

Schupan•Kalamazoo, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a General Fabricator at Schupan, you will build the metal products our customers depend on -- accurately, safely, and to spec. You will operate a range of fabrication equipment and play a direct role in our production quality. Schupan has been building sustainable material solutions since 1968 and offers a people-first culture, opportunities to grow, and competitive pay while working toward a more resourceful future.

Requirements

Ability to read a measuring tape and work with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Ability to read and follow written, oral, and diagrammed instructions
Stand and walk for the majority of the shift; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
Routinely lift up to 25 lbs.; occasionally 50+ lbs.
Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts
Ability to wear all required safety equipment
Ability to work in a noisy, non-temperature-controlled environment with lockout/tagout safety practices
Routinely performs repetitive movements such as bending, twisting, reaching, lifting and pulling
Must be able to wear all necessary safety equipment.
Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.
Routinely work in a noisy (company-provided hearing protection is required) and non-temperature-controlled environment.
Able to work in an environment where lock-out/tag-out is a standard safety practice.
Routinely work in environment with gas-powered and other forklifts and machinery.

Nice To Haves

1-3 months of related manufacturing experience
Prior knowledge of blueprints and precision technical plans
1-3 months of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment
Prior knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

Responsibilities

Operate fabrication equipment including cutoff saw, punch press, form roll, and drill press to cut and shape components
Operate hydraulic cranes (by hand) to load material into machines
Produce required quantities of parts within established specifications and tolerances
Measure finished parts with precision tools to ensure quality and cosmetic compliance
Fit and assemble components
Inspect equipment before use to ensure proper setup and alignment; perform basic maintenance
Consult with quality assurance and inspect workpieces to identify out-of-tolerance machining
Maintain logs of units produced including any rejected or discarded pieces
Follow ISO quality procedures and maintain cleanliness of work area
Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with MIOSHA safety rules