Saw / Fabricator

Description Position Purpose:

To set up and operate metal fabrication machinery, such as CNC horizontal band saw, CNC Vertical band saw, Overhead Crane, Forklift, various sanders, hand and measuring tools, tube benders, and oxy-acetylene torch.

Position Summary:

To set up and operate various metal fabrication machinery while referencing and interpreting technical blueprints to withhold tolerances laid out by engineering specifications as well as shop orders to determine machine setup, production methods, and sequence of operation in the work centers.

Essential Duties Produce Parts by Operating Various Fabrication Machinery

Refer to the blueprints provided for parts to be produced

Handle material and product within the saw area

Work with leads, techs, supervisors to stage materials for daily production through the saw area

Cycle count materials

Use scanning equipment to track material moves in the system

Perform daily maintenance on saws up to and including changing saw blades, scrap and chip removal, filling of coolant and coolant storage tanks

Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale from work piece using a file, belt sander, hand grinder, or wire brush

Provide feedback and report issues regarding blueprints and quality of parts produced

Use inspection equipment for quality assurance such as a tape measure, square, and calipers

Maintain A Good Attendance Record

Following the schedule provided by the supervisor

Have good communication with supervisor regarding planned time off and unplanned time off

Work Hours:

Mon - Thursday 3pm - 1am

Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

Industry experience is necessary

Strong Mechanical Aptitude

Must have at least a certificate and/ or equivalent work experience

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a standing position for most of the time

Must be able to weld

Must be able to wear a welding helmet

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Must be able to work in a production environment

Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively

Mental Demands

Ability to work at a steady pace

Ability to work independently

Ability to use measuring tools and calibration requirements

Ability to perform basic arithmetic

Ability to read and interpret blueprints