Fabricator

Aaf-International; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AAF International seeks an operator to load dies, set strokes, and load programs to produce required parts. Responsibilities include following safety rules, reading blueprints, and operating punch presses and various fabrication machines on the shop floor.

Experience in metal fabrication and the ability to interpret drawings are essential. Strong communication and math skills help ensure accurate production and adherence to specifications. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Licenses or certificates in trade skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety rules and procedures.
• Uses a punch press to prepare metal parts.
• Reads blueprints and drawings.
• Programs numbers from a flat pattern and edits as needed.
• Operates a forklift to move metal.
• Operates hand tools (hammer, gauge, wrench, square, tape measure).
• Maintains machine cleanliness.
• Operates other fabrication machines (shear, saw, press brake, drill press, deburrer).
• Ensures correct tooling is used to obtain the part.
• Maintains communication with Foreman/Lead on shop floor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement

Math

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The operator must be able to load the proper dies and set the stroke /load the program to obtain the required parts needed for each job.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows all safety rules and procedures.
• Uses a punch press to prepare metal for filters, containment houses, frames, components, R&D work, and clean rooms.
• Reads blueprints and drawings
• Programs numbers from a flat pattern into the machine’s computer and edits computer programs if problems arise.
• Operates a forklift to pick up metal.
• Operates hand tools such as a hammer, metal gauge, wrench, square, and tape measure.
• Maintains the machine cleaning.
• Operates other fabrication machines such as the shear, saw, press break, drill press, deburrer, etc.
• Responsible for making sure the proper tooling is being used to obtain the required part.
• Responsible for staying in constant communication with the Foreman or Lead person on shop floor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires the ability to work with precision instruments.
• Requires the ability to read and follow flat patterns.
• Has the knowledge to be able to identify different types of metal.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

6 months experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• License or certificates in any of the above-mentioned trade skills are beneficial

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Measurement skills are required to meet drawing specifications.
• Math skill is needed to be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide to work with computer programs and to convert from metric to standard measurements.

AAF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, uniform servicemember status, age, disability or any other legally recognized protected personal characteristics.