Fabricator

Genuine Parts Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries in Portland, OR seeks a Fabricator who, under direct supervision, makes, repairs, adapts and rectifies tools and dies with high precision by interpreting blueprints, consulting specs and conducting operative tests. The role involves fitting and assembling parts to fabricate and repair dies and cutting tools, and modifying dies to meet engineering changes.

You will set up and operate fabricating machines such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders and drill presses,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with measuring and layout using rulers/calipers.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, align and secure parts prior to assembly.
• Examine pieces for defects and verify conformance to specs.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines (brakes, rolls, shears, etc.).
• Weld components and follow blueprints to form subunits.
• Follow safety practices and keep the work area clean.
• Study drawings to determine materials and task sequences.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Arm-hand steadiness

Blueprint reading

Math proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Brakes

Rolls

Shears

Flame cutters

Grinders

Drill presses

Job description

SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, the Fabricator makes, repairs, adapts, and rectifies tools, dies and other pieces of mechanical equipment with high precision specifications and tolerances by interpreting blueprints, consulting specifications and making operative tests. The Fabricator operates all kinds of mechanical tools under the guidance of a supervisor. The Fabricator fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repairs dies, cutting tools, jigs and related items. The Fabricator modifies dies to conform to engineering changes.

JOB DUTIES:

• Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers and rulers.
• Examines work pieces for defects and measures work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Verifies conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill or otherwise form and assembles components.
• May position, align, fit and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, follows blueprints and layout specifications, and uses appropriate tools and equipment.
• May weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. May tack-weld fitted parts together.
• Operates safety equipment and use safe work habits.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Studies engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of monitoring gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Read and understand work orders.
• Knowledge of mathematics and its application.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and multi-limb coordination. Ability to handle material up to 100 pounds.

COMPANY INFORMATION:
Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.