Fabricator

Litchfield Chamber of Commerce; Litchfield, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Litchfield Chamber of Commerce in Minnesota is seeking a skilled fabricator to operate a range of fabrication equipment and CNC machines. You will read blueprints, lay out work, and ensure parts meet specifications with careful inspection.

The role requires ability to follow established procedures, work under time pressure, and maintain accuracy. Diploma or equivalent is expected, with 1–3 years of applicable experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly.
• Must possess the ability to read build sheets and blueprints.
• Experience operating fabrication equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Operate a variety of CNC machines.
• Lay out dimensions and tolerances from blueprints or templates.
• Set up machines and load proper tooling.
• Assemble, install and align machine tooling.
• Position work piece against fixtures or stops.
• Start machine and monitor for misalignment or malfunction.
• Calibrate machine stops as needed.
• Verify dimensions and document inspections.
• Work overtime as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

CNC operation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC 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 (Potential overtime on Fridays)

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

Pay Scale: $23.25-$33.51 (DOE)

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.