Fabrication Technician

Description

Dunbarton Corporation is currently recruiting for experienced Fabrication Technicians for our door and frame steel manufacturing plant.

The Door Fabrication Technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, and basic maintenance of Fabrication Department equipment and machinery including quality checks, safety operating equipment, reading and interpreting product engineering drawings, programming basic logic systems, and daily area clean-up.

The Frame Fabrication Technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, and basic maintenance of Fabrication Department equipment and machinery including quality checks, safety operating equipment, reading and interpreting product engineering drawings, programming basic logic systems, and daily area clean-up.

Essential Job Functions

• Calibrate, set-up, tend, operate and maintain assigned equipment and machinery in the Fabrication Department
• Read, interpret and implement engineering drawings, PLC settings and production schedules and confer with department management on deviations
• Take corrective action to prevent unacceptable defects and material loss
• May require the use of gauges, templates, feelers, shims, hand tools, calipers, micrometers, measuring tapes, and related tools
• Support and follow safety, 6S, Lean, Kaizen, and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects; take corrective action to ensure quality and compliance with customer specifications
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Adheres to work schedule and attendance requirements, including overtime if required
• Performs other work as directed and required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of a variety of metal fabrication manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of LEAN principles and inventory management best practices
• Knowledge of industrial painting processes, including electrostatic and manual applications
• Skill in the use of forklifts, tuggers, manual pallet jacks, and lift tables
• Skill in the use of measuring devices including tape measures
• Skill in the operation of basic hand tools and power tools
• Skill in sorting materials or objects for processing or transport
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns

Requirements

Required

• Three (3) or more months of professional experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred

• Two (2) or more years of professional experience as a fabrication machine operator in a manufacturing environment or similar position
• One (1) or more years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
• Completion of LEAN, 6S, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma training

Note: At the discretion of the hiring manager and/or the Human Resources Manager an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Sits or stands for long periods of time. Communicates effectively in person and/or by using telecommunications equipment. Grasps, turns, and manipulates objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Moves, lifts, carries, and places objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance. Works in varying temperature conditions. Occasionally will work in high, precarious places and occasionally is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.