General Fabricator 1

SCHUPAN & SONS INC • Kalamazoo, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Fabricator is responsible for fabricating and assembling metal products based on customer and company requirements.

Requirements

• Must be able to utilize mathematic concepts effectively in order to: read a measuring tape, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in order to: comprehend and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, including reading and comprehending work orders or instructions to determine specifications (such as materials to be used), locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.
• Must be able to interact in-person with peers and leadership for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to handle high stress situations.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Exhibit values that reflect the company core values: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability and Compassion.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Produce the required quantity of parts within established specifications and tolerances.
• Proficient in operating machines such as cutoff saw, punch press, form roll and drill press, to cut and shape components as required completing the fabrication process.
• Measure finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Maintain logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.
• Operate hydraulic cranes (by hand) to load material into machines.
• Inspect equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
• Maintain a safe work environment to make certain MIOSHA safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Must be able to utilize mathematic concepts effectively in order to: read a measuring tape, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in order to: comprehend and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, including reading and comprehending work orders or instructions to determine specifications (such as materials to be used), locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.
• Fit and assemble components.
• Clean and maintain machine and parts to keep equipment in optimal production conditions.
• Consult with quality assurance, and inspect work pieces throughout the production floor to identify out of tolerance machining.
• Consistently meet production standards as outlined by the production schedule, and manager without compromising quality and/or safety.
• Must be able to interact in-person with peers and leadership for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to handle high stress situations.
• Follow and comply with ISO quality procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Exhibit values that reflect the company core values: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability and Compassion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• People-first culture
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Discretionary bonuses available: safety and attendance, monthly gas bonus, end-of-year bonus
• Medical, dental, company paid employee only dental, dental for dependents, company paid core vision for employee and family, HSA, FSA, fitness incentives, wellness premium discount
• 401k and match eligibility, and PTO available Day 1
• Company-paid group life and AD&D, voluntary life, short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and EAP

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees