Fabrication Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Fabrication Machine Operator to join our team! This position will be based at our Pomona, CA site.

Shift Hours:

4:00PM - 12:30 PM - Position will train on 1st shift for 3 months

Hourly Rate:

$19.98 plus $.40 Shift Differential

What are the responsibilities?

• Sets up, programs, tests, and adjusts machines to shear, pierce, extrude, bend, and/or shape material according to specifications.

• Shears bus and steel with the use of shear machines.

• Processes work orders in adherence to the production schedule or expedited orders.

• Reads and interprets blue prints to produce desired parts.

• Installs, exchanges, aligns, and locks specified punches, dies, or other fixtures on machines as applicable.

• Interfaces industrial robot (if applicable) for picking and placing materials on a conveyor or other specified device.

• Loads, positions, and secures materials against fixtures, clamps, or stops on machines.

• Observes equipment operations and resolves problems with the machine operator control.

• Inspects completed workpieces for defects (e.g. jagged edges or marred surfaces).

• Measures completed workpieces (with the use of squares, tape measure, calipers, etc.) to verify conformance with specifications.

• Marks parts with identifying information.

• Accurately stacks fabricated parts on carts, conveyors, or any other specified devices.

• Accurately discards scrap and/or defected materials that are not serviceable.

• Initiates scrap tickets to generate part replacement orders.

• Works with Material Handlers to ensure the material for each job is available (e.g. copper, aluminum, cold rolled steel, galvanized steel etc.)

• Cleans and maintains machines, equipment, and work area to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.

• Class A Operators must be able to perform or assist maintenance in performing necessary repairs to equipment.

• Ability to drive forklift and any other electrical material lifting/handling equipment for loading material to the machine and unloading raw material from trucks.

You will win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to use and understand basic shop math.

• Able to read and write.

• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, wiring drawings and bills of material.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand for 10 hours.

• Ability to operate basic tools.

• GED or equivalent experience

• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in fabrication in a manufacturing environment.

• CNC Programming preferred