Metal Fabrication Assistant; Swing Shift

Description

The Metal Fabricator Assistant will work closely with the Welder Fabricator to complete tasks in the metal fab shop. He/she will assist in welding operations as well as operate a variety of hand tools and saws. Learn basic operations and operate metal forming, bending and cutting equipment. Swing Shift work hours are 3:00PM - 11:30 PM.

• Operate various power hand tools.
• Use machinery to bend, form, and cut metal parts.
• Read and interpret shop drawings (details) and be proficient at understanding key dimensions, angles, tolerances, and finish requirements.
• Work closely with the Welder Fabricator to achieve production goals.
• Perform work safely without accident or injury while maintaining a safe work area clear of hazards.
• Performs other related duties or special projects as assigned.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, and follow directions, understand and interpret drawings, details, and written instructions.
• Ability to safely operate metal cutting equipment (iron worker, saws, grinder, sander, oxy-fuel torch, etc.).
• Ability to learn how to safely create weldments that are structurally and ascetically sound.
• Proficient at using measurement tools (tape measure, caliper, square, etc.).
• Detail oriented

• High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence including redlines and other technical communication. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization in order to effectively convey concerns or suggestions.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.