Fabricator Technician

Overview

TécFAB Fabricator Technician I, II and III are high performing junior metal fabricators that assist Fabricators by performing tasks like preparing materials, cleaning the work area, and helping with fabrication and installation, under the supervision of a skilled worker. Assist in fabricating items such as but not limited to general fabrication of sheet metal assemblies/components, metal joiner doors, metal joiner panel systems, HVAC, various honeycomb products, flashing and trim pieces.

• Identify various sheet metal types and gauges of metal with calipers, gauges, sight and feel.
• Build knowledge of materials including aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, carbon steel, etc.
• Develop an understanding of the details of a work package such as technical information, specification items, drawings, manuals, sketches, written requirements, etc.
• Set up and proficiently operate power tools and hand tools (tape measures, saws, drills, grinders, sanders, cut-off tools, rivet guns, hand brakes, rollers, etc.).
• Learn to set up and proficiently operate various CNC and automated machinery such as fiber optic lasers, CNC press brakes, powered rollers, hydraulic shears, hydraulic heated platen press, hydraulic band saws and extrusion saws.
• Learn to set up and proficiently run welding equipment on aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel (GMAW, GTAW, resistance welding and robotic welding cell).
• Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner by wearing all required PPE, and by adhering to all applicable safety requirements and standards of the company, customer, and/or regulatory group.
• Build an understanding of QA requirements, and how to report any circumstances that need attention to the QA Department or immediate supervisor.
• Follow company and customer policies, regulations, procedures, and other necessary requirements.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and seek assistance with weights over 50 lbs.
• Occasionally perform other physical activities as required, such as stooping, bending, and squatting.

• Fabricator Technician III = 0-1 years of experience working with sheet metal in an advanced sheet metal shop/job shop environment or technical school certificate
• Fabricator Technician II = 1-2 years of experience working with sheet metal in an advanced sheet metal shop/job shop environment or technical school certificate
• Fabricator Technician I = 2+ years of experience working with sheet metal in an advanced sheet metal shop/job shop environment or technical school certificate

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend instructions.
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.
• Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals.
• Must know how to measure using and scale and tape measure.
• Must be able to wear applicable PPE (hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, steel toe shoes, ear protection, face shields, protective suits and respirators).
• Must be able to pass Drug Screening, Work Ability Screening.

This job description does not include all activities, duties or responsibilities required for this position. The key duties, responsibilities and requirements identified in this description are subject to modification by company at any time.