Fabricator

Doosan Corporation; Litchfield (CT); On-site; USD 32,029 - 46,163; Full time

Job summary

A fabrication company in Connecticut is seeking skilled operators for CNC and fabrication machines. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have 1-3 years of applicable experience. Responsibilities include operating various fabrication equipment, setting up machines, verifying dimensions, and performing inspections. The role offers two shifts and a competitive pay scale ranging from $23.25 to $33.51 per hour, with potential overtime on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow established methods and procedures.
• Capability to work rapidly under time pressure.
• Experience operating fabrication equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform machine set up and load proper tooling.
• Verify dimensions of work pieces and complete inspection documentation.
• Perform overtime work as required.

Skills

Operating CNC machines

Reading blueprints

Calibration of machines

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

Fabrication machines

Thermal cutting machines

Job description

Knowledgeable and capable of operating fabrication machines that may include Break, Plasma, Punch Press, Saw, Shear Operations, laser and folding machine. Operates power brake to bend, notch, punch, form rolls, arc or straighten metal plates or sheet metal to blueprint or sketch specifications. Sets up and operates thermal cutting machines which cut metal plates and structural shapes to dimensions, contour, and bevel specified by blueprints, layout, work orders, and templates. Sets up and operates power press to trim, punch, shape, notch, draw or crimp metal components according to specifications. Sets up and operates mechanical saw to cut straight patterns in metal stock according to specifications, utilizing knowledge of sawing techniques. Sets up and operates power shear to cut metal objects to specified dimensions and angles.

1st Shift: 6:00am-4:30pm Mon-Thur (OT on Fridays)

2nd Shift: 4:30pm-3:00am Mon-Thur (OT on Fridays)

Pay Scale: $23.25-$33.51

Role & Responsibility

• Knowledgeably operating the fabrication equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Operates a variety of CNC machines
• Lay out or details layout on work stock from blueprints or templates to determine dimensions, tolerances, cutting/forming speed & feed rate, and correct position of table stops and guides
• Performs machine set up and loads in & out proper tooling
• Assembles, installs and aligns machine tooling according to specifications
• Positions work piece in proper location against fixture or stops on machine bed or on die
• Starts machine and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction
• Sets stops on machine bed and perform regular calibration as necessary
• Verifies dimensions of work piece and completes inspection documentation
• Performs overtime work as required

Job Requirement

Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly. Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements. Must possess the ability to read build sheets and blueprints. Experience operating fabrication equipment a plus.

Diploma - High School Diploma/Equivalent
Allow Equivalent
1-3 years applicable experience.