Fabricator

Original Composites and Fibers; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Original Composites and Fibers in Concord, NC is seeking a motivated individual for the role of Fabricator. This position involves building glass metal furnace parts with a focus on exceptional quality and adherence to safety standards. Candidates should be capable of welding and have strong technical skills.

The role includes collaborating with team members, adhering to safety protocols, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience Tig welding stainless, aluminum, and mild steel in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to train other fabricators on best practices.

Responsibilities

• Build glass metal furnace parts following established fabrication processes.
• Participate in safety teams and maintain a clean work area.
• Assemble and weld parts to specifications.

Skills

Computer skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

High attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Welding machines

Measuring equipment

Job description

About Us

Original Composites and Fibers is a global leader in glass reinforcement solutions for the composites industry. Recently separated from Owens Corning, we now operate independently under the Praana ownership model, continuing a strong legacy of innovation, manufacturing excellence, and customer partnership.

With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to redefining what’s possible through a performance-driven culture centered on safety, quality, sustainability, inclusiveness, and employee development. Guided by our values of passion, ownership, and team spirit, we work together to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service across the globe.

About the Role

This position will be accountable for building glass metal furnace parts while following the established fabrication process with the intended outcome of ensuring our quality is second to none, and ultimately an extraordinary customer experience. This person has to be highly motivated; to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner, be a team player to the fabrication department, possess a high technical and mechanical skill level, and has a high level of focus, self-discipline and dexterity.

Key Responsibilities

Safety

• Adhere to all OC and Plant specific requirements when properly handling, moving and storing metal.
• Participate on safety teams
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Recognize, report and correct safety hazards upon identification

Fabrication

• Studies blueprint of the part to be fabricated, computes dimensions, and plans sequence of operations
• Measures and inspects kitted parts to determine specification conformance
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as metal forming machines, drills, presses, pneumatic hand tools, and welders to meet part specifications
• Assembles and welds parts to print
• Cleans and inspects finished bushing
• Verifies conformance of finished bushing to blueprint specifications
• Use computer to input documentation to move finished material to the next process area

On the job tasks

• Process Improvement
  • Communicate areas of opportunity to Area Leaders
  • Work with Area Leaders to audit critical process variables
  • Collect inventory sheets and audit inventory verification process report findings to the Area Leader
  • Work with maintenance to improve machinery
  • Utilizes TPM and metric board maintenance
  • Generate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Fabrication
  • Work with Area Leader in improving the fabrication process
  • Develop safety and quality standards
  • Build bushings in the published time allotted
  • Weld parts according to print specifications and verify critical dimensions
  • Train other fabricators on best practices
  • Assist on bushing inspections
  • Determine the amount of labor necessary to produce daily bushings
  • Work with Area Leader in determining gaps in the process
  • Set up and adjust welding machines as required for various applications

Regular Attendance

All other duties as assigned or needed

• Flexible to changes that are needed to meet business demands
• Available and willing to work 1st, 2nd, or rotating shifts as needed
• Available and willing to work overtime (extended shifts, Saturdays and/or Sundays)

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Experience Tig welding stainless, aluminum and mild steel in a manufacturing environment; or completed courses or certifications in welding, Tig welding preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld notes, fabrication, assembly and process documentation
• Set up and adjust welding machines as required for various applications
• Work from part drawings, templates, etc. most welding done in down position
• Welds parts according to print specifications and verify critical dimensions
• Sense of urgency to produce parts on time
• Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination
• High attention to detail
• Math skills
• Flexibility to adjust work to achieve priorities
• Interpretation of prints
• Understanding and use of various measuring equipment
• Ability to learn at a fast pace
• Excels in stressful situations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with company contribution
• Health & Dependent Care FSAs
• 401(k): 100% match up to 6% + 2% company contribution
• Company-paid life and disability coverage
• Voluntary benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection, supplemental life)
• Paid time off & holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer

OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.