About This Role
Fabricating high-quality fittings and components is the core of this role, requiring precise positioning, alignment, and assembly of parts. This position suits a detail-oriented individual capable of interpreting blueprints, safely operating hand tools, and utilizing conventional and CNC machining equipment to meet quality, safety, and production standards in an efficient manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate CNC Prototrak mills and conventional machines at an intermediate level, including selecting tooling, adjusting feeds and speeds, and producing parts to specifications with minimal supervision
- Set up and run spot welders independently, ensuring proper fixture alignment, weld parameters, and quality verification for consistent structural integrity
- Train and mentor new fabricators on all machine shop assembly skills, ensuring consistent development, safety, and quality standards
- Interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and tolerances to plan machining sequences and fabricate more complex components
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following 5S standards and adhering to all safety rules, practices, and procedures to protect personal and team safety
- Complete Role Standard Work and deliver all other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
- Observes safety and security procedures
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Ability to independently set up and operate CNC Prototrak mills and conventional machining equipment
- Knowledge of machining practices, tooling selection, feeds, speeds, and material characteristics
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and indicators
- Knowledge of spot welding equipment, weld parameters, fixture alignment, and quality inspection methods
- Ability to troubleshoot machining and fabrication issues and make process adjustments as needed
- Ability to train, mentor, and provide guidance to less experienced fabricators
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts within specified tolerances
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple assignments in a manufacturing environment
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 1 year of machining/fabrication experience, including blueprint reading, GD&T application, and use of precision measuring instruments
