Fabricator

SunSource; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SunSource is seeking an energetic Fabricator to actively assist in all shop areas, including gasket, hose, mechanical seal, cylinder repair and conveyor belting. You will measure, cut, and fabricate gaskets and hoses while supporting lean initiatives and safety programs in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires basic math and tape measure use, with opportunities to grow through continuous improvement projects and versatility across shop departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year industrial shop experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in inventory counts and maintain stock.
• Support lean activities and safety regulations.
• Suggest improvements and contribute to lean, quality, and safety projects.
• Operate gasket presses, circle cutter, Allpax cutter, and shears to cut gaskets.
• Assist hose area with hose banding, crimping, rolling, cutting, and testing hoses.
• Aid in mechanical seal processing: disassembly, cleaning, bead blasting, packing and shipping.
• Assist shipping to pack, receive items and build crates.
• Operate forklift upon certification.
• Use tape measure regularly.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Inventory management

Quality and safety

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Soft gasket press

Circle cutter

Allpax cutter

Punch press

Shears

Job description

We are looking for an energetic and ambitious Fabricator to actively assist in all areas of the shop to include the gasket, hose, mechanical seal, cylinder repair and/or conveyor belting departments. Uses various tools to measure, manipulate and cut gaskets and fabricate hoses and other related products.

Role and Responsibilities

• Participate in counting inventory for cycle counts and maintain stock (i.e., tag, stack, sort, keep organized). Clean equipment and all shop areas
• Participate in lean activity and safety regulations
• Regularly make suggestions for improvement and work on continuous improvement projects for lean, quality and safety
• Additional duties include but may not be limited to:
• Operate soft gasket press, circle cutter, allpax cutter, and shears. Paint gaskets or use a punch press machine with dies to cut soft gaskets.
• Assist hose area with basic duties such as hose banding and crimping, roll, cut or test hoses. Assist in the hydro or hydraulic hose area.
• Assist in mechanical seal department, disassembly of mechanical seals, cleaning, bead blasting of components, and receive, pack and ship mechanical seals and components.
• Assist shipping to ship, pack, receive items and build crates
• Operate forklift upon certification
• Use tape measure regularly
• Any other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent (GED) required.
• 1 year industrial shop experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Must be able to use a tape measure and understand basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide).