CNC Metal Fabrication Lead - Setups, Quality, Training

Solatube; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance with H

Retirement plan with 4% company match

13 days of PTO + 10 holidays

Job summary

Solatube, an award-winning maker of daylighting solutions, is seeking a Metal Fabrication Lead in Vista, CA. You will set up and operate NC/CNC sheet-metal equipment, train operators, ensure adherence to processes, and drive quality through manufacturing and changeovers.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, selecting tools, editing G-code, verifying tolerances with precise instruments, and coordinating with peers and management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
• Advanced mechanical training and extensive mechanical experience.
• Familiar with Amada Punch Press and Press Brake machinery.
• Familiar with FabriWin programming.

Responsibilities

• Trains, prioritizes and assigns work to production operators as needed.
• Ensures operators comply with established processes and procedures
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work-piece, sequence of operations, and set up requirements.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, punching tools, and bending tools.
• Calculates and Programs controls to regulate punching and bending factors, including editing G-Code software and machine controls.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance parts and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished work-piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as calipers and micrometers
• Checks quality control on all products and brings issues to supervisor or designated staff
• Performs set ups for workstation such as assembly, packaging, shipping and labeling
• May install sheet-metal parts to ensure functionality
• May operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts.
• Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, and management.
• Completes accurately and in a timely manner all reports as required by the Company.
• Attends meetings and classes as required.
• Performs all related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Team player

Communication skills

NC/CNC operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FabriWin

Job description

Solatube, an award-winning maker of daylighting solutions, is seeking a Metal Fabrication Lead in Vista, CA. You will set up and operate NC/CNC sheet-metal equipment, train operators, ensure adherence to processes, and drive quality through manufacturing and changeovers.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, selecting tools, editing G-code, verifying tolerances with precise instruments, and coordinating with peers and management.