Sheet Metal Technician I

Chapco Incorporated•Deep River, CT

6h•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Sheet Metal Technician Level 1 supports production by bending, fastening, assembling, and performing secondary operations on metal products. Equipment in the area includes spot welders, deburring equipment, press brakes, breakout of parts, and light machining equipment. This is a full-time role described as flexible, in a supportive, family-oriented workplace that values work-life balance. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are available.

Requirements

Attention to detail and focus on assigned tasks.
Ability to lift raw materials, finished products, and shipment items manually or using a lift truck.
Ability to communicate production problems to the lead person and work independently or with a group.
Ability to learn machine setups, programming, and process optimization.
Ability to use most equipment in the area and perform basic machine repairs.
Ability to understand job requirements and support quality, accurate quantities, and on-time production.
Follow applicable company safety and maintenance policies and ISO and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

Operate production machinery or assist other machine operators, and learn to optimize machine process parameters.
Learn to perform basic setups in accordance with department guidelines.
Learn to set up and program equipment in the area.
Prepare products for movement to the next department.
Maintain attention to detail and focus; identify potential issues, take corrective action, and involve appropriate staff when necessary.
Work with team members and the Lead to solve problems and maximize productivity and efficiency.
Lift raw materials, finished products, and items packed for shipment manually or using a lift truck.
Communicate problems to the lead person to support continued production of quality products.
Work independently or as part of a group.
Use most equipment in the area proficiently and perform basic machine repairs.
Understand job requirements to ensure quality, accurate quantities, and on-time production.
Participate in quality initiatives when applicable.
Follow company maintenance and safety policies and applicable ISO and OSHA standards.
Keep the work environment clean and organized.
Report downed machines, safety violations, and accidents through proper channels.