Glass Shop Fabricator

Reliant Contract Glass

Commercial Glazing Systems Shop Fabricator

Reliant Contract Glass, a premier commercial glass and glazing subcontractor in the Chicago region, is seeking  a Shop Fabricator.  The Shop Fabricator focuses primarily on using shop tools and equipment to process raw materials (sheet metal and aluminum extrusions) into finished goods such as doors, frames, and metal trim. This role is responsible for maintaining a high level of efficiency, quality craftsmanship, and customer service. Report to the President.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Optimize daily and weekly production schedule, managing time to meet deadlines.

• Accomplish work results by establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems and reporting results to supervisor

• Verify dimensions and product specifications

• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment

• Utilize tools, equipment, and material in a safe and proper manner.  Equipment and tools include industrial saw, press, welder, forklift, pallet jack and other common power tools and hand tools.

• Communicate clearly & effectively with Supervisor and the Field daily

• Confirm contents of each delivery matches work order

• Loading & unloading of all types of trucks

• Manage daily tasks via basic computer skills

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills

• Willing to learn and grow with company requirements

• Regularly lift, push or pull up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.

• Opportunity for overtime as needed

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Basic knowledge of metal shop equipment and associated technical applications and ability to troubleshoot

• Knowledge of commercial doors and hardware a plus but not required

• High level of skill in utilizing common hand tools and power tools such as drill/driver, impact driver, miter saw, palm router, tape measure, speed square, spring punch, metal files

• Capable of performing basic math functions related to reading a tape measure and converting fractions

• Skilled in efficient communication between multiple parties in various locations

• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs

• Accountable team player

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

BENEFITS:

• Employer match 3% to an IRA

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

FULL TIME POSITION

WORK LOCATION

Crystal Lake, IL

Valid Driver's License is necessary for this position