Sheet Metal Fabricator

Overview

SHEET METAL FABRICATOR (PLTX)

Bowhead seeks a Sheet Metal Fabricator to join our Manufacturing and Products Group team in Plano, TX. The Sheet Metal Fabricator must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment and will be responsible for operating, setting up, and adjusting fabrication equipment.

• Operate, set up, and adjust fabrication equipment (Press brake/Slip rollers/Drill Press).
• Manage work in progress and adhering to the shop production schedule.
• Ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and safely, meeting customer delivery expectations.
• Ensure that all company and industry regulated quality standards are maintained on all fabricated products.
• Ensure compliance with production regulations according to the Quality Management System using documentation, maintenance and development.
• Ensure welding quality meets company and customer standards on all projects.
• Interpret drawings, engineering specs and finish symbols.
• Perform accurate calculations and layouts from drawings.
• Keep the management team informed on the status of various projects.
• Other duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED required, technical certification a plus and a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of custom sheet metal manufacturing experience is required.
• Knowledge of LEAN practices considered an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering fabrication drawings.
• Ability to set-up/program press break/rollers.
• Must be able read and interpret drawings, with a strong understanding of GD&T principles.
• Proven ability to perform all welding and fabrication operations.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Demonstrate safe work practices.
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Preferred:

• IAW ANSI/AWS D1 AND/OR ASME welding certifications.
• NAVSEA, OR military equivalent welding certifications.
• Tig/Mig welding knowledge.
• Knowledge of laser cutting considered an asset.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds or more repetitively.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.