Fabricator - Saw Operator

HP Fairfield; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Fairfield is seeking a Fabricator - Saw Operator in Wooster, Ohio. In this role, you'll be responsible for fabricating metal products, operating various machines, and ensuring quality control of finished parts. We're looking for someone with experience in metal fabrication and strong mechanical skills. Join our team and be part of an industry leader in snow and ice control equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of previous metal fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate metal fabrication equipment to fabricate products.
• Create layout and outlines sequence of operations.
• Complete first article inspections to ensure quality.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Mechanical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laser burning machine

Brake press

Drill

Saw

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Alamo Group's Snow and Ice Team has recently undergone a significant restructuring to enhance their operations and create a more unified approach. Formerly known as Rayco Manufacturing, and now part of the Alamo Group Snow & Ice Team, we manufacture heavy duty snow and ice removal equipment.

A Closer Look at the Companies That Make Up Alamo Group's Snow & Ice Team

With over a century of combined experience, the Snow & Ice Team provides unparalleled solutions for winter challenges and understands the importance of safe and accessible roadways. They are here to support cities, towns, municipalities, DOTs, highway districts, and others in their snow and ice removal efforts.

Everest specializes in manufacturing dump bodies, plow, and wing systems for trucks. With their extensive experience and dedication to quality, Everest provides reliable and innovative solutions for winter maintenance. Their products are designed to withstand the harshest conditions and help municipalities, DOTs, and highway districts efficiently clear snow and ice.

Henke is a renowned brand with over a century of experience in designing and engineering snow and ice removal equipment for Graders, loaders, and trucks. They offer a comprehensive range of products, including snowplows, spreaders, combination units, and more. Henke's commitment to durability and performance ensures that their equipment consistently delivers outstanding results, making them a trusted choice for winter maintenance professionals.

HP Fairfield is a leading upfitter of snow and ice control equipment and truck bodies. Their solutions are designed to enhance efficiency and productivity, enabling customers to effectively manage winter challenges. With their expertise in truck equipment and attachments, HP Fairfield delivers reliable products that meet the needs of municipalities, contractors, and other snow and ice removal professionals.

RPM Tech specializes in manufacturing snow blowers and other specialized winter maintenance equipment for airports and railroads. Their innovative designs and advanced technologies ensure optimal performance and ease of use. With a focus on customer satisfaction, RPM Tech continuously strives to develop cutting-edge solutions that enhance productivity and safety in snow and ice removal operations.

Tenco specializes in designing, manufacturing and upfitting snow and ice control equipment, including plows, spreaders, and wing systems. With their focus on innovation and environmental sustainability, Tenco provides state-of-the-art solutions that help customers efficiently manage winter conditions while minimizing their impact on the environment. Their commitment to quality and performance sets them apart in the industry.

Wausau Equipment, the parent company of SnoGo, Bluemax and Tyler ice, is a leading manufacturer of snow removal equipment for Airport and Municipalities. Their extensive product line includes snow blowers, plows and more. Wausau Equipment's dedication to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction makes them a trusted partner for municipalities, contractors, and other snow removal professionals.

Join our growing team in Wooster, Ohio!

Formerly known as Rayco Manufacturing, and now part of the Alamo Group Snow & Ice Team, we manufacture heavy duty snow and ice removal equipment.

The Fabricator is responsible for fabricating metal products of sheet and structural steel material according to the work order, verbal instructions and drawings. Plans fabrication processes following specifications and using knowledge gained by experience. Completes the first article inspections and ensures that fabricated parts, components and products meet Wausau standards. May operate the laser burning machine, plasma burning machine, roller, brake press, saw and drill.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Set up and operate metal fabrication equipment such as the laser burning machine, roller, brake press, drill and saw to fabricate Wausau products.
• Moves material manually by hoist or forklift and secures material in fixtures and/or tables.
• Aligns and verifies positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
• Completes first article inspections and verify completed work pieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces to control scrap waste and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.
• Verifies instruments set up to ensure accuracy.
• Use hand tools to grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing.
• Creates layout and outlines sequence of operations, applying knowledge of stock allowances for thickness, trigonometry and physical properties of metal, necessary for the fabrication process.
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
• Set up and recalls programs, placing material, and positioning the cutting head for the operation of the laser and plasma cutting tables.
• Operates vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts and passenger vehicles.
• May be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary to support the manufacturing and fabrication operations.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSA’s)

• Knowledge and of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic math, including fractions and decimals and their applications.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication instructions to determine work requirements.
• Able to plan and organize work from bill of materials and production schedules.
• Able to work within precise tolerances with attention to detail.
• Able to use hand and power tools.
• Able to perform measurements using tape measure, protractor, square, calipers and other measuring devices.
• Able to operate a manual crane hoist, forklift, and hand-truck.
• Effective communication skills to provide information to supervisors, leads, co-workers in written form or verbally.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment.
• Ability to service, repair, adjust, and test machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
• Able to work overtime and/or include weekends as production schedules dictate.
  
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of previous metal fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment; including operation of a fiber laser, drill, saw, and brake press.
  
  
  

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a non-climate-controlled metal manufacturing production environment, with frequent standing, twisting, bending, stooping, and climbing in and around metal fabricated parts. Frequent lifting, pushing or pulling of 40 pounds. Requires sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity to identify required material and operate production fabrication equipment (i.e. hand tools, power tools, hand truck, etc.).

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction, Machinery Manufacturing, and Truck Transportation

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