Fabrication Production Operator

Lou-Rich Inc.; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lou-Rich Inc. is seeking a skilled machinist/operator to set up, operate and assist others on metal fabrication machines, including laser, saws and forming presses. You will read blueprints, monitor quality with inspection gauges, and maintain efficient production processes.

Responsibilities include handling large parts with senior operators, using common fabrication shop equipment, keeping the work area safe and orderly, and maintaining good attendance. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, inspections processes, and precision measuring instruments.
• Requires a passing pre-employment screening, including a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings, specifications and shop orders for all manufactured parts. i.e., dimensions, tolerances, inspection, number of parts to be manufactured.
• Use machine controls to cycle machine through; production operations, set-up, adjusting stop positions, and changing tooling. Review machine operating criteria such as cycle time and packaging.
• Perform first piece sample inspection according to the operation control plan. By utilizing qualified measuring devices, the operator monitors the part dimensions through continuous checking of part features.
• Assist upper-level operators to handle large parts and to produce production parts to spec.
• Operates all common fabrication shop equipment and hand tools skillfully.
• Keep work area clean and maintaining the workplace in a safe and orderly manner.
• Maintain a highly acceptable level of attendance

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machine setup

Quality inspection

First piece inspection

Safety

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laser cutter

Band saw

Forming press

Inspection gauges

Job description

Description

Innovance, Inc.

Innovance is the holding company for a family of five, 100% employee-owned, Midwest-based manufacturing companies (Lou-Rich, ALMCO, Panels Plus, Mass Finishing, Jorgensen). Our mission is to lead, nurture, and grow a team of industrial manufacturing companies committed to making our OEM customers’ products better.

About Lou-Rich

Lou-Rich is a fully integrated contract manufacturer specializing in complex projects. We provide precision machining, metal fabrication, assembly, and sourcing solutions to a variety of industries, including some of North America’s largest OEMs. Companies of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to small, fast-growing operations trust Lou-Rich with their most vital and complex manufacturing projects.

Position Description:

Set-up, operate and assist others on a variety of metal fabrication machines. This would include laser, saws, and forming presses. Monitor and control the quality of processes by utilizing inspection gages. Maintain the production processes and work within the expected efficiencies that are established for the product.

Essential Functions:

• Read blueprints, drawings, specifications and shop orders for all manufactured parts. i.e., dimensions, tolerances, inspection, number of parts to be manufactured.
• Use machine controls to cycle machine through; production operations, set-up, adjusting stop positions, and changing tooling. Review machine operating criteria such as cycle time and packaging.
• Perform first piece sample inspection according to the operation control plan. By utilizing qualified measuring devices, the operator monitors the part dimensions through continuous checking of part features.
• Assist upper-level operators to handle large parts and to produce production parts to spec.
• Operates all common fabrication shop equipment and hand tools skillfully.
• Keep work area clean and maintaining the workplace in a safe and orderly manner.
• Maintain a highly acceptable level of attendance

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Requires a thorough knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, inspections processes, and precision measuring instruments.
• Requires a passing pre-employment screening, including a drug screen.

These descriptions reflect the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.

Lou-Rich Training Requirement:

• Applicable training will be completed by following the syllabi (Human Resources, Safety, IFS - Timeclock, IFS - Navigation, ISO etc.) for each new hire and that will be verified by the Employee Orientation & Job Qualification form within the first 60 days of employment.
• Applicable training will be completed by following the Planning, Customer Service, and Inventory Training Matrix (F4400-040). Effectiveness of Planning, CS, Inventory training guidelines will be determined by employee knowledge and demonstration of learned concepts. Additional training after the first several weeks of on-the-job training will be determined by the Supervisor in preparation to operate on their own as needed. Any follow-up training will be evaluated and provided at the 60-day review or as deemed necessary for the position.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers and talk and hear.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Americans With Disabilities Act:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions.