Fabrication - B Shift

Fabricator

The fabricator may set up and operate machine tools such as a brake press or Watson Stillman to machine/fabricate, bend, form, or straighten metallic and nonmetallic work pieces as well as hand forming of sheet metal parts to blueprint tolerance.

Job Summary

• Brake Press – sets up and operates heavy duty power brake to bend, notch, punch, form rolls, arc or straighten metal plates or sheet metal and structural shapes to blueprint or sketch specifications.
• Selects, positions, and aligns dies in ram and bed of machine.
• Turns setscrews or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position.
• Turns adjustment screws to set specified pressure of ram and clearance between dies to thickness of metal, as indicated by calibrated scale or feelers.
• Operates CNC control.
• Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints or templates.
• Positions work piece manually or with crane to align layout marks to dies.
• Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends or cuts metal.
• Sets stops on machine bed and re-positions stock to run successive pieces, or to perform multiple operations.
• Verifies dimensions of work piece.
• Preheats metal in furnace.
• Grinds laps or burrs from edges of work piece.
• Devises and builds temporary dies.
• Checks own work and takes first part to quality inspection.
• Able to adjust process for additional parts to keep within control limits for SPC as needed.
• Collects SPC data according to the control plan attached to the work order.
• Hand Align – hand forming of sheet metal parts to blueprint tolerance.
• Checks parts to blueprint dimensions.
• Straightens parts as required by use of hand tools, power tools, and special equipment.
• Watson Stillman Press – sets up and operates heavy-duty power press to bend, form, and straighten metal plates, formed sheet metal, structural shapes, and weldments.
• Plans sequence of operations. Measures and sights along work piece to mark reference lines.
• Selects and positions flat, V-block, radius, or special purpose die sets into ram and bed of machine.
• Turns hand-wheel or levers to set depth and pressure of ram stroke.
• Aligns and bolts dies to ram and bed of machine.
• Preheats work piece in furnace, or in heated area of press.
• Lifts and positions work piece between dies of machine.
• Starts machine to lower ram which bends or straightens work piece between dies.
• Repositions work piece and changes dies when making multiple or successive passes.
• Grinds our burrs and sharp edges.
• Inspects and marks job number on finished work piece.
• Bends or straightens cold metal.
• Operates press equipped with two or more rams to bend angles or flanges or bend to radius by successive passes; or operates multiple acting hydraulic press to perform deep progressive and reverse draw operations of sheet metal.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Performs other duties and assignments as directed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge and skills
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to use measuring instruments including but not limited to calipers, protractor, tape measure, height gage, and scales
• Prior operation of machinery helpful
• Read and understand internal procedures and policies.
• Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Diploma; up to 3 years related experience in job function and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
• Math
  
  Skills:
  
  fractions, percentages, decimals, ratios, and proportions
• Geometry and trigonometry is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mylars
• Basic computer knowledge and skills

Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to walk.
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Must be…