Metal Fabricator

BERGKAMPORPORATED • Salina, KS

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing duties on the following machines such as but not limited to; Saw, Manual Lathe/Manual Mill, Drilling/Lay-Out, Press Brake, and Plasma Table. Plans, layouts and fabricates metal parts, equipment, and products on level 1 machines within router time with little to no supervision. Identifies materials using calipers, micrometers, and gauges. Performs operator maintenance on level 1 equipment. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Secures tools, materials, and equipment at the end of the day. Ensures work orders are properly followed and completed in a timely fashion. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 months fabrication or machine shop experience, or equivalent technical training/certification generally required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain good attendance.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate detailed information to co-workers, management, vendors, suppliers, and customers.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact in a positive and professional manner to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as job orders, procedure manuals, and schematics (blue prints).
• Ability to read and understand tape measurements and decimals (standard and metric) and perform basic addition/subtraction (decimals and fractions).
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Skill in the fabrication, joining and repair of a variety of metal objects, equipment, fixtures and structures.
• Ability to use department equipment such as forklift, ladder/scaffold, overhead crane, and power tools.

Nice To Haves

• The Way We Do Things: We believe that a team of people who are humble, hungry and smart will deliver superior performance over the sum total of talented individuals; therefore, we are committed to achieving our mission through teamwork while honoring our core values. Humble – Puts the needs of the organization before themselves. Acknowledge each individual’s strengths and responsibilities. Is committed to the organization’s success. Hungry - Active participation and engagement in department and companywide initiatives. Demonstrates an eagerness for achieving results, learning, setting a positive example, and adding to the success of the team. Smart - Understands the impact of their words and actions on other people. Demonstrates good judgement and intuition of group dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret level 1 blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
• Layout and mark dimension and reference lines for level 1 complex projects.
• Plans, layouts and fabricates metal parts, equipment, and products on level 1 machines within router time with little to no supervision.
• Identify materials using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Perform operator maintenance on level 1 equipment.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Secures tools, materials, and equipment at end of day.
• Ensures work orders are properly followed and completed in a timely fashion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED