Fabrication Operator

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. 

As a Fabrication Operator, you will Performs fabrication operations and processes using a wide range of hand and power tools. Performs set-up duties in accordance with production documentation (SOP/MOPs). Positions production materials and tooling and maintains proper dimensions according to print specifications.      

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: 

• Diagnose and solve root problems to ensure production flow is maintained.     

• Demonstrates flexibility by performing rotational assignments as needed.  

• Adheres to department 5S standards daily. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.  

• Maintains equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation.     

• Meets established safety, quality, performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.    

• Records accurate information on Manufacturing Order and performs transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances.     

• Complies with all applicable safety procedures, quality specifications, and 5S Standards. Reports adverse conditions, non-conforming products/procedures, and 5S violations to department leader in accordance to escalation procedure.    

• Sets up and operates heavy-duty power equipment to bend, form, stretch and straighten a variety of products / materials such as plates, extrusions, structural shapes, etc. as specified by blueprints, layout, and templates.    

• Perform duties required to assist setup and operate multiple automatic and/or multi-slide equipment perform simultaneous processes for a variety of products.   

• Ability to understand and work from drawings, order / route sheets, schedules, written, and verbal instructions.   

• Check material for correct size, type, identification, configuration and color.   

• Assist with set-up of dies, movable and stationary equipment, forming blocks, adjust stroke and feed as needed.   

• Competent use micrometers, calipers, scales, tape measures, calculators and fixed gauges to check work in process and ensure adherence to specifications.   

• Move materials in the performance of duties using pallet jack, lift truck or crane (if PIT qualified) as necessary.   

• Install and check safety devices as needed for specific jobs.   

• Report faulty equipment, defective material and unusual conditions to supervisor or other appropriate resources.   

• Observe and adhere to all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.   

• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed, which may require more than the normal shift hours or work week to meet company needs.  

YOU HAVE: 

• Experience in assembling mechanical parts into a finished product  

• Proven experience of strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills  

• Strong troubleshooting skills necessary, with the ability to make informed decisions.   

• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail.   

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and meet operational deadlines.    

• Must be self-motivated, safety and quality conscious, and work efficiently with minimal supervision.   

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes  

• Experience following work instructions or reading blueprints  

• Experience in using hand and power tools  

• Prior experience working in a light industrial facility preferred  

• Heavy lifting required (up to 50 lbs).      

• Lift truck operator experience recommended.