Fabricator

Position Summary The fabricator will use fabricating techniques to build stainless steel food processing machinery, and use their knowledge of machines and tools, including designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. They will use their knowledge of design techniques and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. The fabricator will manage how much time is used on a project and will perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed. They will also convey information effectively so that the job can be completed in the appropriate manner. The fabricator will observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources before. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Operates manufacturing equipment and uses safe work habits while performing the job function. Read and interpret blueprints and work orders. Use your understanding of fabrication mathematics. Measure and verify dimensions using various measuring devices: tape measure, calipers, machinist square, pro-tractor. Identify, retrieve, and install the required punch based on bend radius. Identify, retrieve, and install the required die based on material thickness. Download program files, or program a press brake at the controller. Program each program step using tonnage mode, angle mode/absolute position. Properly and safely operate a press brake from a variety of manufacturers. Knowledge of a CNC laser cutting machine and other machinery used in the production process. Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve operating and fabricating challenges. Communicate potential problems to lead/supervisor. Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations. Understand and maintain both quality and quantity standards and expectations. Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance. Other tasks assigned by the lead or department manager. Position Requirements High School Diploma / Equivalency preferred. 5 years’ experience in metal fabrication, CNC experience required. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints. Computer experience. Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas. Must be able to work overtime including some weekends when workload requires this. Pre-Employment Verifications: Must satisfactorily pass background check, and post-offer drug screen, physical and agility test prior to employment. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, kneel, crawl and climb. The employee occasionally works at heights and is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. The work environment includes manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Travel in a car or plane is not usually required but may on rare occasions. Work Environment The work environment includes manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. The work area is not completely temperature-controlled, so can be hot and cold at times. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Marlen International ("Marlen") maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law. Must satisfactorily pass background check, post-offer drug screen, and physical prior to employment. Marlen participates in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr Marlen International