Fabrication D

Fisica, Inc•Menlo Park, CA

12h•$29 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for fabricating, building, handling, repairing and integrating complex parts, assemblies and machines normally used in engineering prototypes, one of a kind product or low volume manufacturing. Provides highly skilled labor for extremely tight or critical tolerances. Hardware is fabricated and assembled using engineering standards and is oftentimes considered fragile, high precision, highly sensitive and of high value. May interface with engineers in prototyping and optimizing assembly processes and procedures for manufacturability. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. May require handling knowledge such as use of overhead cranes and equipment and rigging best practices. May design and fabricate manufacturing assembly aids and tooling. May lead and manage multiple builds and assemblies.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or 2 years post-secondary/associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
Must have the ability to read operation sheets and complex blueprints.
Requires soldering skills, the ability to use measuring instruments and use of complex formulas, and charts.
The ability to obtain a future Security Clearance is required for the role. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends and travel on occasion.
Must have good repetitive manual dexterity with both hands.
Must have sufficient vision to see relative positions of small parts and able to discern symmetry and proper alignment.
Based upon the job duties, and need to visit different areas within the company, you may be exposed to; fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals (well below OSHA and ACGIH exposure guidelines), outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and/or be part of a hearing conservation program due to noise levels around certain equipment.
Must be able to stoop, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods of time.
Must be able to push and reach for extended periods of time.
Must be able to work in confined space areas for extended periods of time.
Must be able to work at heights up to 30 feet after training. Wearing fall protection above 30 inches utilizing existing fall protection.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds close to the body repetitively. (Employees need to ask for assistance and use material handling tools for lesser weight in awkward location and/or body positions and for any items over 50 pounds).
Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary. Must be able to pass a respirator medical physical. May not have facial hair and be clean shaven per California and Federal OSHA requirements to ensure a proper fit of respiratory protection.
Must have a valid CA Driver’s License.
Operate overhead crane, lifts & rigging after training.

Responsibilities

Documents results, maintains records, and prepares reports.
Maintain full compliance with respect to all EH&S and safety requirements. Advise shop supervisor of any non-compliant issues immediately.
Performs complex mechanical assembly work utilizing blueprints and operation sheets.
Uses hand tools and various epoxies to perform operations.
Interfaces with engineering, quality assurance, and test personnel to ensure subassemblies are inspected and tested at specified checkpoints.
May perform duties relating to remote testing, including preparing and transporting product and assisting test site personnel.
Performs rework and makes adjustments as required.
Performs pressure testing to locate leaks in subassemblies.
May perform hand soldering and wiring. (Once certified)
Support repair of product at customer site as required.
Must be able to identify, document, and incorporate with engineering any necessary changes on router and/or blueprints needed to improve or correct issues to insure a quality product to our customers.
May perform tasks with engineering to aid in the designs and manufacturing of needed upgrades for tooling and/or assemblies necessary for the improvement of our products.