Fabricator - 3rd Shift - Statesville

Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc.; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. is seeking an experienced fabrication equipment operator in Statesville, NC. You will run CNC machinery, set up tooling, and read blueprints to meet production specs. The role requires attention to safety and accuracy, with potential overtime to meet build schedules.

The ideal candidate will have experience with fabrication equipment and the ability to work under time pressure while following established procedures and layouts from blueprints.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow established methods and procedures.
• Must read build sheets and blueprints.
• Experience operating fabrication equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Operate a variety of CNC machines.
• Lay out dimensions from blueprints or templates.
• Perform machine setup and load tooling.
• Assemble, install and align machine tooling.
• Position work piece against fixture or guides.
• Start machine and monitor operation for issues.
• Calibrate as needed and verify dimensions.
• Complete inspection documentation.
• Willing to perform overtime as required.

Skills

CNC machines

Blueprint reading

Fabrication equipment

Inspection/documentation

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Break press

Plasma cutter

Punch press

Saw

Shear

Job description

Job Information

Knowledgeable and capable of operating fabrication machines that may include Break, Plasma, Punch Press, Saw, Shear Operations, laser and folding machine. Operates power brake to bend, notch, punch, form rolls, arc or straighten metal plates or sheet metal to blueprint or sketch specifications. Sets up and operates thermal cutting machines which cut metal plates and structural shapes to dimensions, contour, and bevel specified by blueprints, layout, work orders, and templates. Sets up and operates power press to trim, punch, shape, notch, draw or crimp metal components according to specifications. Sets up and operates mechanical saw to cut straight patterns in metal stock according to specifications, utilizing knowledge of sawing techniques. Sets up and operates power shear to cut metal objects to specified dimensions and angles.

Role & Responsibility

• Knowledgeably operating the fabrication equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Operates a variety of CNC machines
• Lay out or details layout on work stock from blueprints or templates to determine dimensions, tolerances, cutting/forming speed & feed rate, and correct position of table stops and guides
• Performs machine set up and loads in & out proper tooling
• Assembles, installs and aligns machine tooling according to specifications
• Positions work piece in proper location against fixture or stops on machine bed or on die
• Starts machine and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction
• Sets stops on machine bed and perform regular calibration as necessary
• Verifies dimensions of work piece and completes inspection documentation
• Performs overtime work as required

Job Requirement

Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly. Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements. Must possess the ability to read build sheets and blueprints. Experience operating fabrication equipment a plus. Diploma - High School Diploma/Equivalent Allow Equivalent0>2 years experience1-3 years applicable experience. < 10% travel