Fab Floater

EK Machine; Fall River (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EK Machine in Fall River, Wisconsin, seeks a Fabrication Floater to support the Fabrication Department across laser cutting, punching, braking, and bending operations. The role ensures production flow during absences and peak times, while maintaining quality, safety, and productivity standards.

The position involves cross-training, assisting with prototype jobs, and transitioning between work centers as needed to meet demand. Relevant CNC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• One-year technical certificate preferred.
• Three to five years fabrication/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with multiple fabrication processes and CNC equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and production documentation.
• Set up, adjust, and operate laser cutting machines, punches, brakes, and panel benders.
• Provide production coverage during absences, vacations, and training periods.
• Assist with prototype jobs, new part introductions, and production runs.
• Select appropriate tooling and materials required for assigned operations.
• Perform machine adjustments and basic troubleshooting.
• Load and unload materials, parts, and finished products.
• Move materials and work-in-process throughout the fabrication department using approved material handling equipment.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment and document inspection results.
• Complete setup documentation and production records as required.
• Maintain quality standards and identify nonconforming material.
• Follow all safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Assist with departmental cross-training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Transition between work centers as business needs require.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining operation

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Cross-training

Problem solving

Documentation

Team adaptability

Education

One-year technical certificate

Tools

Laser cutting machines

Punch presses

Brake presses

Panel benders/folding machines

CNC equipment

Job description

The Fabrication Floater provides operational support throughout the Fabrication Department by serving as a trained backup for multiple fabrication processes and equipment, including laser cutting machines, punch presses, brake presses, panel benders/folding machines, and other fabrication equipment as needed. This position is responsible for maintaining production flow during employee absences, vacations, training periods, and fluctuations in workload while ensuring quality, safety, and productivity standards are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Set up, adjust, and operate laser cutting machines, punch presses, brake presses, panel benders/folding machines, and other fabrication equipment as assigned.
• Provide production coverage during employee absences, vacations, cross-training activities, and staffing shortages.
• Assist with prototype jobs, new part introductions, and production runs.
• Select appropriate tooling and materials required for assigned operations.
• Perform machine adjustments and basic troubleshooting.
• Load and unload materials, parts, and finished products.
• Move materials and work-in-process throughout the fabrication department using approved material handling equipment.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment and document inspection results.
• Complete setup documentation and production records as required.
• Maintain quality standards and identify nonconforming material.
• Follow all safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Assist with departmental cross-training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Transition between work centers as business needs require.

Education and/or Experience

• One-year technical certificate preferred.
• Three to five years of fabrication, manufacturing, or machine operation experience preferred.
• Experience with multiple fabrication processes and CNC equipment preferred.