Sheet Metal Fabricator-Specialist (0560)

Septa • Philadelphia, PA

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region. SEPTA is at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the Philadelphia region. They are seeking candidates for the position of Sheet Metal Fabricator-Specialist (0560). This role involves working under minimal supervision to manufacture, restore, and renew metal parts and components when damaged or degraded.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years technical school or accredited applied trades training
• Have a minimum of five years of experience in metal fabrication
• Must satisfactorily complete written qualification tests specific to this job description
• Must satisfactorily complete required hands-on performance tests
• Normal time to demonstrate proficiency, 90 days
• Possess a valid driver's license or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Manufacture structural and sheet metal products in accordance to drawings, specifications and preliminary diagrams. Read and understand blueprints. Complete accurate, complicated drawing layouts for the fabrication of metal products. Construct templates and patterns as required.
• Set up and operate all metal forming, shaping, shearing, rolling and cutting equipment. This includes hand tools (powered) notches, punches and scroll equipment. Set up and safely operate spot-welding, arc welding and oxy/acetylene equipment.
• Manufactures, restores, renews metal parts, or components from damaged, or degraded parts as required.
• Work with minimal supervision and make independent decisions with regard to methods and material used to repair/fabricate metal parts and components.
• Verify dimensions of fabricated or restored work pieces to ensure conformance to specification.
• Work with various materials such as but not limited to carbon steel, alloy steel, spring steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass, round stock, barstock, tubing and sheet stock.
• Ability to design, fabricate, and use fixtures, hold-downs and jigs for parts fabrication.
• Material handling including storing, moving all sheet metal and stock material required in the performance of the job.
• Proper record keeping documenting all parts fabrication including Sheet metal Work Orders, VMIS work orders, or other designated methods.
• Use new technology related to the fabrication of metal parts as it becomes available.
• Perform preventive maintenance on sheet metal machinery as required.
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
• Perform other duties related to the performance of one's job.
• Subject to be called for snow emergencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
• Retirement Security – Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Employee Wellness – Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Invest in Your Growth – We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement.
• Student Loan Assistance – Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt.
• Free Travel Perks – Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees