Fabrication Technician III, 2nd Shift; Onsite

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required for this role.

• Plan, set‑up, prepare and perform fabrication, assembly, test and associated precision fabrication processes.
• Plan, set‑up and operate a variety of tools and equipment such as power presses, band saws, belt sanders, expanders, and power shears to cut, form, trim, fit, roll, bend, drill and saw material to fabricate detail parts following established methods and procedures.
• Plan, set‑up and perform resistance spot welding and salt braze processes.
• Operate conventional and CNC/NC equipment to perform milling, drilling and turning operations to established methods and procedures.
• Plan, set‑up, edit programs and operate various presses and lasers to cut and form details.
• Plan, set‑up and perform pressure, leakage and functional tests.
• Plan, set‑up and operate furnaces for processes such as drying, annealing, aging and curing product.
• Receive, unload, check, record, prepare, inventory, store, disburse and deliver a variety of materials, products and equipment.
• Maintain rough stores, cribs, gauge cabinets and point‑of‑use storage areas. Order, organize and store supplies, materials, chemicals and tools.
• Prepare safety wire, nameplates and package product for shipment.
• Fabricate and repair containers.
• Participate in review, analysis and ordering of purchased parts and materials to ensure appropriate inventory levels. Communicate with suppliers on delivery and quality concerns.
• Review open purchasing and shop part requirements. Coordinate and expedite deliveries with internal suppliers and purchasing.
• Perform visual, dimensional and functional inspection using variable measuring instruments such as micrometers, verniers and checking fixtures.
• Mix and apply bonding agents, coatings and chemicals.
• Check calibration of gauges, instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures. Record and document as required.
• Prepare test pieces and micros using equipment such as grinders, cutters, sanders, polishers and mounting presses.
• Sharpen or modify tools, make up simple forming dies, tooling and templates.
• Perform periodic maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating fixtures and equipment, adding fluids, charging filters and tightening hardware.
• Participate in audits of processes, procedures and work areas.
• Use computers and office equipment to record and process transactions.
• Utilize and maintain documentation such as logs, reports, charts, sampling plans, statistical process control records and nonconformance documents.
• Instruct one or two fellow employees in proper performance of duties.
• Utilize statistical methods to monitor process control and capability. Use data to investigate areas for potential process improvement.
• Improve processes and solve problems in cooperation with fellow employees and technical support.
• Move parts and materials to designated locations in accordance with material flow procedures, and initiate follow‑up lists.
• Keep equipment and surroundings neat, clean and organized.
• Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function.
• Second Shift: 3:30 pm to 12:00 am, Monday to Friday.
• Training may take place on 1st or 2nd Shift for up to 3 months.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of experience in quality control and inspection processes.
• Prior use of air tools and fixtures to set‑up parts for welding and understanding of location gauges such as vernier calipers and depth micrometers.

• Sheet metal working skills such as grinding, bending, cut‑off tools, polishing, deburring.
• Experience completing pressure test, assembly of heli coils, riveting and spot welding.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in quality control and inspection processes.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and other quality assurance methodologies.
• Experience with the use of precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement…