Fabricator

Fabricator

Artex Manufacturing - Redwood Falls, MN

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

Artex Manufacturing is a metal fabricating and aluminum trailer manufacturing facility dedicated to building quality products. We conduct our business with cooperative values and strive to maintain a friendly, fair, and creative work environment, which respects ideas, hard work, and the dignity and worth of the individual. Learn more about us at artexmfg.com/.

Artex is seeking a Fabricator to join the team in Redwood Falls, MN! We offer a guaranteed starting wage of $27/Hr. along with regular increases and a complete benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and much more!

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 6:00am-4:30pm, opportunities for voluntary overtime on Fridays

Areas of Accountability

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

Product Assembly & Inspection Parts Creation

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Read and follow manufacturing and assembly drawings, prints, and instructions

Adjust machines based on job specifications and material requirements

Safely and efficiently operate the following fabrication equipment: break press, plasma cutter, drill press, band saw, metal shear, MIG welder, lathe, mill, ironworker, and laser

Safely load sheet metal into laser cutter using the overhead crane system; remove cut parts and assign part numbers

Consistently produce parts and assemblies to specifications and pass quality/first article inspections

Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hydraulic lifting equipment

Accurately and legibly complete all paperwork in a timely manner

Maintain housekeeping and organization of area, as needed

Work safely and comply with company and regulatory safety/environmental policies, practices and procedures

Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance

Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Qualifications

Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred

Experience operating metal fabrication equipment, preferred

Ability to utilize technology to set up and run the laser machine; previous experience, helpful

Experience operating a forklift, preferred; ability to pass in-house certifications, upon hire

Experience tack welding, or willingness/ability to learn

Ability to accurately read and interpret documents (ex: blueprints, instructions, etc.)

Accurately read a tape measure to a 1/16" with ability to complete basic math equations

Strong attention to detail and desire to produce high quality components

Ability to safely operate an overhead crane to move materials

Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Physical Requirements

Consistently push and/or pull 50 pounds

Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees

Consistently reach and/or twist

Stand up to 100% of the workday

Occasionally lift up to 75 pounds from floor to waist level

Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions including wet slippery conditions or extreme hot/cold; perform minimal duties outside, year-round