Fabrication Operator

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

As a Fabrication Operator, you will Performs fabrication operations and processes using a wide range of hand and power tools. Performs set-up duties in accordance with production documentation (SOP/MOPs). Positions production materials and tooling and maintains proper dimensions according to print specifications.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Diagnose and solve root problems to ensure production flow is maintained.

• Demonstrates flexibility by performing rotational assignments as needed.

• Adheres to department 5S standards daily. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.

• Maintains equipment and materials necessary to complete the operation.

• Meets established safety, quality, performance standards to ensure production schedules are met.

• Records accurate information on Manufacturing Order and performs transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances.

• Complies with all applicable safety procedures, quality specifications, and 5S Standards. Reports adverse conditions, non-conforming products/procedures, and 5S violations to department leader in accordance to escalation procedure.

• Sets up and operates heavy-duty power equipment to bend, form, stretch and straighten a variety of products / materials such as plates, extrusions, structural shapes, etc. as specified by blueprints, layout, and templates.

• Perform duties required to assist setup and operate multipleautomatic and/or multi-slide equipment perform simultaneous processes for a variety of products.

• Ability to understand and work from drawings, order / route sheets, schedules, written, and verbal instructions.

• Check material for correct size, type, identification, configuration and color.

• Assist with set-up of dies, movable and stationary equipment, forming blocks, adjust stroke and feed as needed.

• Competent use micrometers, calipers, scales, tape measures, calculators and fixed gauges to check work in process and ensure adherence to specifications.

• Move materials in the performance of duties using pallet jack, lift truck or crane (if PIT qualified) as necessary.

• Install and check safety devices as needed for specific jobs.

• Report faulty equipment, defective material and unusual conditions to supervisor or other appropriate resources.

• Observe and adhere to all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed, which may require more than the normal shift hours or work week to meet company needs.

YOU HAVE:

• Experience in assembling mechanical parts into a finished product

• Proven experience of strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills necessary, with the ability to make informed decisions.

• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and meet operational deadlines.

• Must be self-motivated, safety and quality conscious, and work efficiently with minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes

• Experience following work instructions or reading blueprints

• Experience in using hand and power tools

• Prior experience working in a light industrial facility preferred

• Heavy lifting required (up to 50lbs).

• Lift truck operator experience recommended.