Fabricator - 1st Shift

Knowles Corporation; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Corporation in Liberty, SC is seeking a Fabricator to bend, shear, cut and form sheet and structural materials according to engineering and manufacturing specifications, with a strong commitment to our values. 1st shift 7:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. Read work orders and blueprints, select materials, operate CNC laser cutters, shear, punch presses, and bending equipment, and ensure timely, quality fabrication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read and understand work orders and manufacturing docs.
• Strong math and measurement skills (ruler, calipers, micrometers).

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and company policies.
• Read work orders and blueprints to determine required processes.
• Identify materials from work orders and verify correct type.
• Communicate non-conformances to supervisor and report task completion with quality checks.
• Operate CNC laser cutter, shear, punch presses, and bending equipment.
• Fabricate parts to meet production schedules using BOMs, tooling, and fixtures.
• Perform routine machine maintenance to minimize breakdowns.
• Unload/load materials and prepare pallets.
• Possess or obtain forklift certification and crane/rigging training as required.
• Keep work area clean and complete necessary paperwork.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Computer skills

Math skills

Reading instructions

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC laser cutter

Shear

Punch presses

Brake press

Overhead crane

Job description

Overview

The Fabricator will be responsible for bending, shearing, cutting and otherwise forming sheet and structural materials in accordance with engineering and manufacturing specifications to provide a completed assembly, within a specified allotted time, which meets all drawing specifications. Must have a strong commitment to company values of honesty, trust, fairness, and mutual respect.

1st Shift hours 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (plus overtime as required)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules, company policies, and procedures.
• Read and understand a work-order packet and other related documentation to determine what work needs to be done and the appropriate processes to be used.
• Read and understand blueprints and Engineering drawings.
• Obtain correct material identified in the work order packet.
• Communicate with production supervisor regarding any non-conformances in shop materials, instructions, or other irregularities. Inform production supervisor on completion of tasks assigned, including applicable quality checks.
• Successfully operates a variety of equipment, including CNC laser cutter, shear, punch presses, bending equipment/brake press, and overhead crane, to fabricate parts required for tooling fixtures for production.
• Utilizing shop documentation, BOM’s, tooling, fixtures, and jigs (as required), selecting the proper material and fabricate a variety of parts to meet production schedules.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on machines as required in order to keep machinery and equipment functioning properly and to minimize breakdowns.
• Unload steel truck, load materials, and wrap on pallet.
• Able to become forklift certified as well as pass crane/rigging training.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Complete necessary paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Prerequisites

• 1-2 years of experience or equivalent training in fabrication processes.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and understand manufacturing documents.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must have good math skills and be able to read/use a ruler, tape measure, calipers, and micrometers.
• Ability to define basic/routine problems, evaluate and establish facts and seek solutions to problems.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Full body movement
• Ability to lift/move, carry, push and/or pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Be able to stand for lengthy periods of time (5+ hours a day).
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment.
• Exceptionally good eyesight
• Constant alertness

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.