Metal Fabricator

SUMMARY:

This position sets up, adjusts, and operates a variety of fabrication tools.  Plans, lays out and performs all operations required to fabricate and construct a variety of different materials.  Performs set up for welding of standard weldments and structures in accordance with code certifications, alignment, dimensional and general inspection requirements.  Fits and positions weldments having a number of parts and uses welding fixtures where applicable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing structural or sheet metal products
• Proficient with interpreting dimensional information from 3D CAD models
• Select gauge and type of structural or sheet metal according to product specifications
• Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material applying knowledge of shop mathematics and lay out techniques.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as Shear, Press Brake, Bridgeport, Lathe, Tube Bender.
• Fabricate parts using fabricating machines, such as drill press, lathe, mill and power hand tools
• Positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding
• MIG & TIG welding of various materials
• Weld, bolt, rivet, screw or bond component parts to assemble products
• Install and fit assemblies in supportive framework according to engineering drawings
• Inspect assemblies and installation for conformance to specifications
• Design and construct templates and fixtures
• Perform other tasks as assigned or approved by the Metal Fab Leader

Successful, background & experience in operation of fabrication tools. Basic welding skills. Basic computer skills. Basic CAD experience is a plus.

Experience or desire to learn more advanced fabrication tools such as waterjet & laser programming & operation.

Incumbent must possess basic hand tools for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete the tasks assigned. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon written request.

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and may require repetitive use of the hands and arms. 

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.