Fabricator, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Marlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO is recognized as a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered and innovative food processing equipment and systems. Our premium products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling. Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for 70 years.

Our world-class Solution Centers strategically located across the globe allow processors to lean on our highly experienced food processing technologists to develop and test unique solutions for your products.

As a Duravant Family Company, Marlen participates in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, Marlen offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:

Compensation:
We offer competitive compensation

Benefits:
We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security

Development:
We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program

Time Off:
We offer paid holidays and paid time off Driven Team Members:
We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results

Core Values:
Our core values are Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency Culture:
We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes

Doing Good:
We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

This position description identifies the major responsibilities of this job. It does not include all aspects of the position such as the potential additional duties assigned by supervisors and the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the company's overall benefit.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The fabricator will use fabricating techniques to build stainless steel food processing machinery, and use their knowledge of machines and tools, including designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. They will use their knowledge of design techniques and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. The fabricator will manage how much time is used on a project and will perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

They will also convey information effectively so that the job can be completed in the appropriate manner. The fabricator will observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources before

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates manufacturing equipment and uses safe work habits while performing the job function.

Read and interpret blueprints and work orders.

Use your understanding of fabrication mathematics.

Measure and verify dimensions using various measuring devices: tape measure, calipers, machinist square, pro-tractor.

Identify, retrieve, and install the required punch based on bend radius.

Identify, retrieve, and install the required die based on material thickness.

Download program files, or program a press brake at the controller.

Program each program step using tonnage mode, angle mode/absolute position.

Properly and safely operate a press brake from a variety of manufacturers.

Knowledge of a CNC laser cutting machine and other machinery used in the production process.

Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve operating and fabricating challenges.

Communicate potential problems to lead/supervisor

Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations.

Understand and maintain both quality and quantity standards and expectations.

Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.

Other tasks assigned by the lead or department manager.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma / Equivalency preferred.
5 years’ experience in metal fabrication, CNC experience required.

Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.

Computer experience.

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