Fabricator

We are looking for an individual with experience in fabrication to work in our mold shop.

**Job Overview:**

Responsible for fabricating, maintaining, and repairing production tooling and fixtures in a rotational molding operation. This position is suited for individuals who are skilled at taking raw or semi-finished materials and transforming them into finished products or components through various processes like cutting, bending, welding, and assembling. The ability to solve problems, communicate clearly, and collaborate in a team environment are necessary to be successful in this position.

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

- Fabricate mold out of various materials according to engineering drawings to meet customer specifications.

- Modify and repair existing tooling and fixtures as required.

- Weld both MIG and TIG (steel and aluminum).

- Use various machinery and equipment such as lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, press brakes, shears, iron workers, and band saws.

- Sandblast tools and fixtures as necessary.

- Conduct thorough inspections and measurements to verify mold accuracy.

- Troubleshoot and resolve mold related issues via root cause analysis.

- Train other team members in the use of new mold or trim fixtures.

- Hand trim samples or prototype parts as needed.

- Complete paperwork as requested by supervisor.

- Follow all company policies and procedures including but not limited to safety procedures such as using the correct and required personal protective equipment.

- Meet daily work as assigned by supervisor or delegate.

- Escalate problems and challenges promptly to supervisor and ask for help to ensure work is kept on track.

- Maintain a well-organized and clean work area to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.

- Collaborate with other teams including engineering and production to improve processes, products, etc.

- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications:**

- High School Diploma or equivalent required

- Able to weld aluminum and steel, must be able to pass a weld test

- At least 1 year of Fabrication Experience

- Machining experience preferred

- Able to operate and set up press brake, lathe, shear, band saws, and a variety of basic metal and wood working hand tools.

- Able to communication effectively in English (speak, read and write)

- Basic math skills (addition and subtraction of decimal numbers) and knowledge of the Metric System

- Ability to work in a team environment

- Maintain regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance, as required to achieve customer satisfaction.

- Able to read and write basic English for daily paperwork as well as some basic math skills.

- Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings, and blueprints, preferred

- Able to stay organized and productive

- Able to be forklift certified

**Working Conditions:**

- Must be able to work in a hot humid environment for extended periods of time.

- Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

**Physical Requirements:**

- Must be able to stand a majority of the shift.

- Require pushing, pulling, sitting, climbing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, walking, gripping and bending.

- - Must be able to bend, stretch, lift, and pull molds that weigh 45+ lbs.

- Good vision required with or without corrective device (near, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception).

- Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, steel toe shoes or boots, earplugs, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer