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Department: Fabrication
Reports to: Production Manager
Job Summary: The Fabrication Technician is responsible for overseeing the entire fabrication process, including forming, drilling, bolting, fitting, and welding. The primary goal is to ensure the production of a high-quality fabricated product for the subsequent production operations.
Essential Functions:
- Review of Fabrication Drawings:
- Examine fabrication drawings, specifications, and the Bill of Materials to verify fit, form, and function, ensuring they meet the fabrication requirements.
- Fabrication Process:
- Fabricate furnace and cabinet enclosures, involving shearing and bending of metal.
- Conduct dimensional quality checks throughout the fabrication process to ensure accuracy.
- Perform welding (MIG/TIG) and cleaning of parts to construct the furnace shell and/or control cabinet enclosure.
- Inspection and General Duties:
- Conduct in-process Operator Quality Inspection.
- Safely transport furnaces to the next work station.
Competencies and Attributes Needed:
- Technical Skills:
- Experience in welding, pipe fitting, forming, and shearing metal.
- Proficient in forklift/crane operation.
- Knowledge of materials used in metal fabrication.
- Analytical Skills:
- Ability to read and understand drawings.
- Proficient in simple geometry, fractions, decimals, and the use of calculators and mathematical tables.
- Tools and Equipment:
- Proficient in using a tape measure, caliper/micrometer, tri-square, and degree finder.
- Experience with operating press brakes, shearing machines, lathes, acetylene torches, welding equipment, table saws, and drill presses.
- Mechanical Aptitude:
- Possess good mechanical abilities and aptitude.
- Blueprint Reading:
- Ability to read and check blueprints.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand 8 to 10 hours a day; Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to the chest level and carry the object a minimum of 10 feet; Ability to climb ladders and bend over to pick up materials; Ability to wear a dust mask or breathing respirator while performing all job tasks as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disability / Vets
