Fabricator, Manufacturing ​/ Production

THE ROLE

Fabrication/Machine Operator

Location: Tolleson, AZ

Reports To: Director, Engineering and Manufacturing Operations

Position Type: Full-time, non-exempt

The Fabricator/Machine Operator will operate fabrication machines such as band saws, drills, break & shear, and iron worker for assembly or painting by performing the following duties.

• Read job specifications from shop drawings or blueprints to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Set stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, jig or template.
• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
• Measure work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Stack, mark, and pack finished work pieces.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience that includes the ability to read shop drawings or blueprints and perform daily maintenance on machines used.
• Basic computer skills in a windows environment/ERP system is required.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability of perform basic calculations using a calculator. Must be able to read and use tape measure; frequently uses an overhead crane, forklift truck and combination square, job crane, wrenches, drill bit sharpener and screwdrivers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Physical requirements include regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds when turning parts over, dependent on the part being painted.
• Employee must wear OSHA approved safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.

Headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Wildeck is a subsidiary of Holden Industries, and is a 100% employee-owned company. Wildeck is the largest U.S. manufacturer of industrial steel work platforms (mezzanines), vertical lifts (VRCs), rideable material lifts (RML), safety guarding products, industrial ladders, crossovers, and more. We have been providing the highest quality products to the distribution industry for almost 50 years.

Wildeck provides employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Along with competitive compensation we offer three different health plans, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, identity protection service, paid parental leave, employee assistance program, continuing education, generous paid-time-off and nine paid holidays.

Retirement plans include the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401k. Contributions to the ESOP are made by the Company annually based on profitability. One of the many benefits of being an employee-owned company is that our employees are our shareholders with the ability to directly impact the profitability of the company and share in the rewards.