Fabrication Operator

Job Title: Fabrication Operator

Department: Fabrication

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Travel: 0

Job Summary

The Fabrication Operator is responsible for safely operating fabrication equipment to manufacture products that meet customer specifications and company quality standards. This position performs machine setup, operation, inspection, packaging, and routine equipment maintenance while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment. The Fabrication Operator plays a critical role in ensuring quality, productivity, and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication equipment used to cut, shape, laminate, assemble, or finish expanded foam products.
• Read and interpret work orders, production schedules, drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate product fabrication.
• Set up and adjust machinery according to product requirements and operating procedures.
• Monitor machine performance during production and make minor adjustments as needed to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Inspect finished products to verify dimensional accuracy, appearance, and compliance with quality standards.
• Package, label, and stage finished products for shipment or the next production process.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting of fabrication equipment.
• Report equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, or safety hazards promptly to the supervisor or maintenance department.
• Accurately complete production reports, quality documentation, and other required records.
• Assist with material handling, inventory movement, and production support activities as needed.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area using 5S and good housekeeping practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.
• Cross-train in other production areas as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Requirement/Work Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or fabrication experience preferred.
• Experience operating production machinery is preferred; EPS manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to accurately read tape measures, rulers, and basic production drawings.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Integrity:
  Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Speaks openly and truthfully with team members and accepts responsibility for actions. Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality and fosters an environment where integrity, honesty and accountability flourish. Promotes transparent and accountable actions and acts decisively against dishonest conduct. Demonstrates the ability to gain confidence of their employees and customers by respecting the confidentiality and privacy of their concerns and needs and encourages collaboration, trust, foresight and listening between team members.
  
  Considerate of others' points of view and treats others with courtesy and professionalism.
• Accountability:
  Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little to minimal supervision. Consistently meets all deadlines and follows through on completing tasks while holding self and other accountable for actions and/or appointed responsibilities and manages one's own performance to proactively ensure team accountability.
• People Centric/Teamwork:
  Capable of being approached and easy to work with. Contributes to the success of the team, communicates clearly individually and in group settings while treating others with respect. Listens to others and works well within diverse groups. Consistently places team needs over individual needs and seeks input from people with different experiences and perspectives and recognizes the differences of opportunities to learn and gain by working together.
  
  Values and encourages…