Job Description

SUMMARY

Operates fabricating machines such as cutoff saws, shears, brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines, that cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, particle board, laminate, and structures by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reads engineering drawings and work orders to determine machine settings and materials to be used.

Sets machine stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule, or template. Installs tooling as needed.

Positions parts against stops or aligns layout marks with dies or blades. Uses palm buttons or foot pedals to activate machines. Observes machine operation to detect part defects or machine malfunction.

Verifies dimensions of part using dial or electronic calipers, and calls for first article inspection when required before continuing to next part. Makes adjustments to stops or guides when required. Verifies dimensions of part on random samples throughout the production run. Makes adjustments as needed. Parts that do not meet requirements are set aside to be scraped.

Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from part when required.

Performs minor machine and die maintenance such as cleaning, oiling machines and sharpening dies. Alerts supervisor of all machine malfunctions. Removes punch slugs and discards properly as needed.

Keeps machine and surrounding area clean and uncluttered and keeps machine adjustment tools in safe organized location. Completes weekly written machine maintenance logs.

Observes all safety procedures and uses all personal safety equipment required. Uses all safety guards supplied for the machines. Does not modify or remove safety equipment and/or guards at anytime during operation of the machine. Immediately discontinues operation of any machine that has any malfunctioning safety equipment and/or guards. Immediately reports any such malfunction of safety equipment and/or guards to the supervisor. Immediately reports any unsafe conditions or activities observed to supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each essential duty competently. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess knowledge of operation of hands tools such as wrenches, screw drivers, hammers, and files as well as power equipment such as shears, brake presses, punch presses, drill presses, blade saws, band saws, wood working equipment such as panel saws and hand-held routers.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English. Must be able to communicate verbally in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using a calculator. Able to calculate square footage and linier footage of raw materials.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, and/or controls, talk and hear. Employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb ladders, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Must be able to move up to 500 lbs using rolling material handling device such as cart or pallet jack.

VISION & HEARING:

While performing the duties of this job close up and distance vision is required. The ability to hear verbal instructions clearly with above normal background noise levels is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, moving material handling equipment and moving machinery parts. Exposure to dust and airborne particulates commonly found in laminating and/or sheet metal fabrication processes. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud. Exposure to temperatures that can normally be made comfortable by adding or removing layers of clothing or the positioning of cooling fans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person