Fabricator

Flanders, Inc.; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Flanders, Inc. in North Carolina is seeking an operator who can load proper dies, set the stroke, and run programs to produce the required parts for filters, containment houses, frames, and R&D work.

You will read blueprints, edit CNC programs when needed, operate fabrication machines, use hand tools, and communicate with the Foreman on shop floor to ensure correct tooling and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow flat patterns.
• Ability to work with precision instruments.
• Knowledge to identify different types of metal.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety rules and procedures.
• Uses a punch press to prepare metal for parts.
• Reads blueprints and drawings.
• Programs numbers from a flat pattern into the machine's computer and edits programs if problems arise.
• Operates a forklift to move metal.
• Operates hand tools such as a hammer, gauge, wrench, square, and tape measure.
• Maintains machine cleanliness.
• Operates other fabrication machines (shear, saw, press break, drill press, deburrer).
• Ensures proper tooling is used to obtain required parts.
• Communicates with Foreman/Lead on shop floor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Precision instruments

Flat pattern interpretation

Measurement skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC programming

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 need 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.

Requirements

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

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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.