OPEX Tooler

Trane Italia • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Technician is responsible for designing and building any in-house fabricated solutions for the manufacturing floor. Will aid in any problem-solving activities requested from inner-plant customers and help to design and execute the fabrication of fixtures, carts or any other custom designs needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required or GED equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• MIG and TIG welding skills required
• Comprehension of schematics/blueprints.
• Self-starter and motivated to brainstorm and execute solutions
• Willingness to change, flex and learn
• Self-motivated
• Teamwork
• Pride in workmanship
• Innovative
• Customer Focused
• Critical Thinking
• Basic Computer Skills
• Standard Work Adherence

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with Industrial and fabrication machinery preferred.
• Three (3) plus years of experience in manufacturing or fabrication field is preferred.
• Basic electrical skills preferred.
• Basic machining skills including surface grinders, lathes, vertical milling machines preferred.
• Knowledge of Hydraulic/pneumatic systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work with cross-function teams to provide solutions quickly and efficiently to manufacturing and material handling-related issues
• Ability to fabricate equipment and fixtures, including assembling materials with fasteners, welding, cutting, bending, drilling, etc., a variety of metals, plastics, wood or any other materials required
• Works through a work order system to prioritize projects and manage customer expectations
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment to accomplish large projects, as well as self-management skills when working on smaller tasks
• Communicates consistently with internal customers regarding the status of requests
• Constructs sketches of mechanical or construction alterations/installations
• Prepares bills of material on jobs requiring major material use and initiates purchase requisitions.
• Uses various material handling equipment such as hoists, carts, lifts, fork trucks, and hand trucks in moving light to heavy weight material.

Benefits

• health insurance
• holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

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