Metal Fabricator 3

Arrowhead Products • Los Alamitos, CA

61d

About The Position

This position will perform assembly, fabrication and weld preparation of Arrowhead Products metal ducting systems.

Requirements

• Must have successfully met/completed all requirements for Metal Fabricator 1 and Metal Fabricator 2.
• HS Diploma or its equivalent; previous experience may be substituted for education requirement.
• Minimum 2-year requirement in Metal Fabricator 2 prior to bid eligibility.
• Employees must bid into these classifications before progression is allowed in higher levels
• The date an employee bids into Metal Fabricator 1 shall be the seniority date used for progression into a position in Metal Fabricator 3.
• Must understand fabrication/fitting techniques, taking into account print dimensions after welding.
• Must have complete knowledge of the effects of heat on parts in resistance-spot welding, GTAW-seam welding operations and manual GTAW processes.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; including production control and other production/engineering documentation.
• Must be able to use standard manufacturing measuring instruments such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, scales, height gages, etc.
• Understanding of procedures and specifications pertinent to polishing, cleaning, and assembly of metal parts per company standard MEP1000-97.
• Ability to share knowledge with all lower progressions on the manufacturing of all sub-assemblies, duct halves, and top assemblies.
• Responsible for assisting the department in the development of techniques to increase productivity, quality, and throughput of products and to share job knowledge in the department.

Nice To Haves

• Previous sheet metal fabrication work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Thorough understanding and proper use of air tools, sanding discs, scotch-brite, flapper wheels, drum rolls, for polishing parts to present to final inspection.
• Thorough understanding of disk sanders, belt sanders, scribe tools, Quackenbush cutters, hose clamps, calipers, micrometers, scales, tin snips, riveting equipment for sizing metal components to precise dimensions.
• Understanding of the use of weld plugs.
• Will have thorough understanding of the effect of heat as it pertains to welded metal assemblies.
• Will maintain work area and equipment in a clean, orderly, FOD-free fashion and adhere to all Safety standards.
• Will provide guidance and job knowledge to Metal Fabricator 1 and Metal Fabricator 2.
• This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other job duties consistent with the Metal Fabricator Job Family within the new Job Family Structure may be assigned.
• Responsible for assisting the department in the development of techniques to increase productivity, quality, and throughput of products and to share job knowledge in the department.
• Capable of safely handling large, heavy parts.
• Capable of handling large, heavy fixtures and tooling.
• Must pass crane safety training.
• Provide guidance and job knowledge to other personnel assigned to the space department.
• Able to operate trim tooling for large ducting.
• Able read Pi-tapes and large-scale measuring equipment.
• Supply work to spot and seam welders and ball joint fabricators.
• Must be able to perform repairs and troubleshoot.
• Knowledge of expanding dies/expander.
• Ability to fabricate ball joints (gimbal joints).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees