Fabricator, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job Summary

Permobil has a position open for a Fabricator.

• Pay Range: $21.00 per hour plus a $0.50 shift differential.
• Shift: 2nd Shift
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time | Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–10:00pm
• Location:
  
  New Berlin

Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations. We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives—helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom.

• Driving faster, breakthrough innovation
• Building a world‑class, resilient manufacturing system
• Delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty.

Supported by a bold, people‑first culture and an AI‑enabled business, we are turning ambition into impact at scale.

Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

• Perform a variety of assembly operations to produce and assemble seating and positioning equipment according to specifications and quality standards using powered equipment and adhesives.
• Read and follow work order specifications via Electronic Distribution of Orders (EDO) & order hard copies to build and assemble quality parts in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Work from bill of materials, drawings and specifications.
• Use a variety of measuring instruments.
• Operate band saw, grinder, t‑nut machine, drill press, portable power tools and glue gun.
• Locate materials required to assemble products.
• Enter completed product into production entry.
• Monitor stock quantities, scrap, report stock outs via EDO and turn in Kanban cards to purchasing group.
• Confer and correspond with purchasing group to rectify problems, such as damages, and shortages.
• Assist other areas of Fabrication to ensure products are completed on time, such as cutting down foams, adding gel packs, etc.
• Process material substitution or inventory adjustments with purchasing group.
• Follow and comply with all safety, work rules, regulations, ISO procedures, lean initiatives and lean events.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards. Maintain 5’S Program.
• Assist and Cross train in other departments, as needed, to ensure products are completed on time.
• Maintain Kanban System and participate in cycle counts.
• Recognize and communicate defective parts.
• Maintains quality service by:
  Meeting/Exceeding all measurements of performance: quality, accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness of work performed.
• Contributes to team effort by:
  Maintaining a good attendance record; accomplishing related results as needed; having on call list responsibility.
• Maintains technical knowledge by:
  Highlight cross-functional collaboration and ownership.
• Emphasize continuous improvement and efficiency.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior manufacturing experience.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide and metric conversions).
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instruction detail written and communicated in English.
• Familiar with portable power tools such as a drill, band saw, and grinder.
• Good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees and supervisor.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization.
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to navigate the internet to access company portals preferred.
• Prioritize tasks.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset.

The expected pay range for this role is $21.00 per hour plus a $0.50 shift differential. Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your first day.
• HSA contribution matching up to $1,600/year.
• 401(k) Retirement – 100% employer match on the first 3%, with 50% matching on the next 2% with…