Fabrication Assistant

We are committed to hiring top talent into our operations teams to deliver world-class services. We look for self-motivated and goal-oriented people eager to learn our trade and be a part of our growing team. We value individuals who are problem solvers, team workers and maintain a bright, positive attitude. If you like a fast-paced work environment to learn lifelong skills, we will welcome your application.

Position Location: 1511 Pearl St, Waukesha, WI 53189

Position Hours: FULLTIME 1st Shift: M, T, TH, F (6 AM - 2:30 PM) amp; W (5:30AM - 2PM)

Position Wage: Starting at $19 per hour (plus based on experience)

Company Benefits:

• Competitive pay with additional off-shift premiums
• Health and dental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer matched 401(k)
• Educational reimbursement
• On-site health care, health coaching, psychiatric care, chiropractor, massage, amp; acupuncture services
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid Vacation (begins accruing from day 1)

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Job Description:

The Fabrication Assistant plays an important role in ensuring the fabrication department is successful in fixing and creating various department fixtures, components, amp; parts. Responsibilities include complete internal and external jobs, create custom parts for various ThermTech departments, and improve company functions by recognizing inefficient or ineffective fixtures, components, amp; parts and recommending changes to improve upon weak points.

Principle Duties amp; Responsibilities:

• Operate all equipment within the fabrication department

• Fabricate custom made parts

• Design custom blueprints and drawings

• Use existing drawings/blueprints as a guide to make fixtures, components amp; parts.

• Operate various hand tools

• Set up amp; operate shear amp; press brake, hand amp; machine plasma torch, amp; oyx-fuel torch with minimum assistance

• Sharpen drill bits amp; tools

• Assist various departments with projects as needed

• Ensure plant organization and cleanliness

Minimum Requirements:

All hires are contingent upon a 9-panel hair follicle drug test amp; background check.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

• Acquire/maintain forklift certification

Experience: 1+ years of experience of flux core welding/fabrication

Hard Skills:

• Efficiently amp; safely operate drill presses, band saws, sawzalls, rollers, brakes, torches, plasma cutter amp; welders
• Proficient physical shape- able to lift 25 lbs. regularly
• Efficiently amp; safely operate grinders, sanders, tape measures, squares amp; drills/taps
• Read and design blueprints
• Basic computer skills
• General math knowledge

Soft Skills:

• Excellent written amp; verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Problem-solving

• Self-motivated

• Able to work collaboratively with others

• Teachable mind

• Willingness to learn amp; take direction

• Active listener