Fabricator

American Air Filter International; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

American Air Filter International is seeking a skilled operator to load dies, set stroke, and load programs to produce required parts for filters and related components.

You will read blueprints, operate punch presses and fabrication equipment, and maintain tooling and cleanliness while following safety rules. 6 months manufacturing exp preferred.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; strong measurement and math skills are essential; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and drawings to determine machining steps.
• Able to program numbers from flat patterns into machine control.
• Experience with precision instruments and measurement is required.

Responsibilities

• Load dies and set stroke and program for required parts.
• Follow safety rules and procedures.
• Operate forklift to move metal.
• Operate fabrication machines such as shear, saw, press brake, drill press, deburrer.
• Maintain machine cleanliness and proper tooling.
• Communicate with Foreman or Lead on shop floor.

Skills

Precision measurement

Blueprint reading

Reading flat patterns

Metal identification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Punch press

Forklift

Drill press

Saw

Press brake

Deburrer

Job description

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:.

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.