Sheet Metal - Intermediate

Sheet Metal Mechanic

Sheet metal mechanics fabricate, assemble, and install sheet metal products and structures.

• Install hardware such as bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, nut plates and other hardware as instructed by customer specifications or engineering drawings or work orders.
• Remove burrs and polish all material types used.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and contribute to Shapes 6S program and Lean concepts.
• Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.
• Perform all tasks in a safe and reasonable manner according to the Shapes Employee Handbook.
• Sets up machines to form and cut material using press brakes, presses and shear in accordance with operation process sheets or drawings under direction from department Lead or supervisor.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to read and follow company processes, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to stay focused, adapt to change, and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to perform mid-level math skills efficiently and accurately (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals)
• Ability to use various inspection equipment. (Calipers, Micrometers, gage pins and height gages etc.)
• Ability to multitask and work effectively and efficiently to shop order standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proficient in marking or serializing parts using various marking methods.
• Proficient in operating sizers, planishers and an assortment of rivet guns.
• Proficient in using required tools such as drill press, belt sander, orbital sander, swivel deburr, bench grinder, and other hand tools as instructed by the Operation Process Sheets.
• Have a basic understanding of Blueprint reading.
• Understanding and knowledge of different abrasives to use depending on material type being deburred.
• Ability to operate girt blast machines and tumblers.
• Understand how to check break edges and radi.
• Knowledge of bending, rolling, and forming of multiple types of material CRS, Stainless, Aluminum...etc.
• Possess basic GD&T knowledge.
• Possess basic understanding of dimensional prints.
• Must be able to communicate and read English proficiently.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, move, transport and load items across the building up to 50 pounds at times.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and constantly re-position self to perform required tasks.
• May be required to work on slippery and uneven surfaces.
• May be exposed to physical hazards from moving equipment, heavy equipment, and machine parts.
• Specific coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment.
• May work in close proximity to others.

Visual Acuity:

• Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected.
• Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to read computer screen and documents.

Hearing Ability:

• Normal hearing or corrected to normal.
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action.

Working Conditions:

• Factory environment.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours.
• High noise levels from operating machines.
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
• Breathing fumes, dust, and mist.
• Skin exposure to chemicals associated with manufacturing.