Sheet Metal Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

Sheet Metal Fabricator 

Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 2:00pm-12:30am

Rate: $20-22

Sheet Metal Fabricators are responsible for the setup, operation and adjustment of various fabrication machines such as saws, shears, punch presses, press brakes, and grinders, to shape and alter sheet metal according to customer specifications. 

Essential Functions  To perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Operate the saw and shear, may operate other CNC sheet metal fabrication machinery such as the CNC turret punch, router, press brakes, and lasers to saw, cut, shear, punch, bend, or straighten sheet metal or other parts and material 

Perform setups or adjustments according to program directives, using shims, blocks, supports, and fixtures to ensure proper alignment of parts. 

Determine project requirements, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances using blueprints, drawings, work orders or written or verbal instructions 

Lay out, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on material, using calculators, dividers, squares, or rulers 

Measure and inspect completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers 

Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area 

Follows directions consistently and accepts responsibility for actions and work product 

Complies with applicable manufacturing processes, work procedures, and supervisor instructions 

Adheres to safety guidelines and procedures; proactively identifies job hazards and collaborates with leadership to minimize hazards and ensure employee safety 

Performs other job-related duties as assigned 

Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required 

Level II may provide training to level I operators. 

Required Education and Work Experience 

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required 

Experience requirements vary based on position level. The posted salary range reflects a broad range inclusive of Level I and II positions. Compensation will be determined based on experience. A minimum of one (1) year experience in a production/manufacturing role requiring the use of hand tools and material-handling equipment is preferred; recent vocational training in a metal-working or other technical role may be considered in lieu of work experience 

Higher experience levels are required for placement at Level II 

Other Required Skills and Abilities 

Experience reading and accurately interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, work orders and customer specifications is required

Experience using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers 

Experience using powered electric and/or pneumatic hand tools including grinders or sanders is preferred 

Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred 

Physical Demands and Work Environment  To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations: 

Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, stand for long periods to perform job duties 

Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50-75 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material-handling equipment 

Occasionally reaches overhead and reaches out or down to perform duties 

Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel 

Frequently uses hand or fingers to manually inspect parts and operate tools and/or material handling controls 

Visual acuity to interpret readings on gauges and other measuring devices 

Working Conditions 

Work is performed in a manufacturing shop environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to: 

Excessive noise (hearing protection required) 

Dust, smoke, mist, fumes/vapors (regularly) 

Extreme temperatures (occasionally) 

Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (continually) 

The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and use of safety footwear is required 

This position is classified as safety-sensitive. 

This position must meet ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15): 

An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or 

An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or 

An individual who is granted status as a "protected person" 

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