Fabrication Specialist

Fabrication Specialist

Fabrication specialists are responsible for operating press brakes and fabricating structural steel to produce high-quality products. This role requires mechanical skills, attention to detail, physical stamina, and math skills to measure materials. The ideal candidate will be able to maintain and repair machines in a time-sensitive environment, inspect blueprints for projects, set up machines, and perform regular maintenance. They will also be responsible for monitoring supply levels, checking final products for defects, and ensuring work areas are clean and organized.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints/plans for a final product, making relevant adjustments to the machines, and inspecting the final product after production.
• Keep maintenance of press brakes, paying attention to potential defects, and performing periodic checks.
• Ensure that sufficient materials are provided.
• Read blueprints from designers and engineers.
• Program your machine to fit the design.
• Measure the final product to ensure uniformity.
• Restock materials.
• Perform routine maintenance on the machine.
• Operate a press brake to manufacture tools, equipment, and other components from sheet metal or metal plates.
• Prepare, set up, and adjust press brake as required by product plans and production schedules.
• Ensure that there are sufficient raw materials available.
• Measure and align materials to be used.
• Inspect products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on the press brake.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Expectations:

The expectation for this position is to gain an understanding of press brake operation as related to mechanical drawings to ensure efficient manufacturing processes. In this position, you will learn about fabrication materials and tools, as well as build problem-solving skills, while meeting customer expectations and deadlines.

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Compensation: $15.00 to $25.00 /hour Dependent on Experience

Benefits:

Medical/Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

-401k

Supplementary Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: Manufacturing a plus

Education: High school or equivalent (Required-Must be 18)