Forming Fabricator - 2nd Shift

Sonaca North America; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sonaca North America in Saint Charles, Missouri, is looking for a Forming Fabricator for the 2nd Shift. The role involves working both independently and with a team to fabricate detail parts, ensuring adherence to the company's Quality Policy and production requirements.

Responsibilities include following safety procedures, inspecting parts, and documenting production activities. A high school diploma or equivalent, along with detail-oriented skills and the ability to use measuring tools, is preferred. Competitive benefits and wages are offered.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to use measuring tools.
• Understanding of tolerances on manufacturing drawings.
• Detail oriented and able to use good judgment in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Follow production and safety policies.
• Select and secure holding fixtures/materials.
• Perform 100% inspection of finished parts.
• Complete required documentation accurately.

Skills

Detail oriented

Ability to read manufacturing drawings

Basic math understanding

Decision-making ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Micrometer calipers

Electronic calipers

Job description

Forming Fabricator 2nd Shift (M–Th, 4:00pm–2:30am)

We are currently seeking a Forming Fabricator 2nd Shift. Our fabricators work independently and in concert with others to perform processes necessary to efficiently and effectively fabricate detail parts. The operator must function as a productive, contributing and responsible member of his/her work team, supporting Sonaca North America’s Quality Policy, Mission Statement and Company policies, including commitment to customer satisfaction, quality products and services, lean processes, continuous improvement, on‑time delivery, safety, teamwork, accountability and respect for people.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Follows all company and work center specific production, administration and safety policies and procedures.
• Attends and actively participates in all required training.
• Reviews manufacturing planning, part‑specific engineering information, set‑up information and related instructions to understand appropriate work process and quality requirements for completed product.
• For machine dependent operations, selects, aligns and secures holding fixtures and/or cutting tools, attachments, accessories and material to machines, starts and observes machine operation during first part production to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance conditions.
• Adjusts machine controls or other control media as required; depending upon work center assignment, the operator will set‑up and operate one or more of the following machines: hydraulic shear, chop saw and forklift. Set‑up and tear‑down may require the use of a forklift and/or other material handling equipment.
• Uses gauges, scales, calipers, mylars and/or blueprints, customer tools and other measuring equipment to check first part quality.
• Obtains first part for buy‑off from lead person, supervisor, quality control inspector and/or second team member. Upon buy‑off, completes production run for the manufacturing planning operation.
• Performs 100% inspection of all parts, subsequent to first part buy‑off, and completes requirements of applicable statistical process control plans. Where available, uses target times to evaluate timely completion of work.
• Notifies lead person or supervisor about substantive discrepancies between manufacturing planning target time and actual set‑up and/or run times.
• Responsible for minor machine maintenance and maintaining proper alignment and condition of machine.
• Completes required documentation, including but not limited to manufacturing planning operation buy‑off, recording of accurate part counts, labor card entry, set‑up information, special notes, data collection plans, tie‑in information and recording the disposition of non‑conforming material.
• Tears down machine or hand tool set‑up upon completion of production run, returning all tools, equipment and accessories to their proper locations.
• Moves completed part order to next manufacturing operation or staging area. Works with others, using continuous process improvement tools and techniques and just‑in‑time manufacturing techniques, to develop and install process improvements that positively impact manufacturing throughput, machine and human resources utilization, space utilization, organization and other factors.
• Assists to incorporate process improvements into document instructions.
• Actively participates in work center and cross‑functional process improvement teams by attending team meetings, completing action items, encouraging complete and respectful discussion, and understanding of goals, alternatives and solutions.
• Conducts all business transactions and communications in a professional manner congruent with company policy.
• Maintains company confidentiality in all dealings with delivery personnel, vendors, etc.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred. Candidates without a high school diploma or equivalency will be required to take a pre‑employment assessment to be considered for the role.
• Detail oriented with the ability to use elementary measuring tools such as micrometer calipers and electronic calipers.
• Must have the ability to read and understand tolerances on manufacturing drawings.
• Demonstrated decision‑making ability utilizing good judgment in determining the appropriate guideline, procedure and application to utilize in solving problems.
• Understanding of basic math.
• Thorough understanding of process flows, lead times and lean principles in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including, but not limited to, eye, ear, and foot protection.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10–50 pounds.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company‑match contribution.
• Competitive wages.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and accidental insurance.
• Short‑term disability.
• Long‑term disability.
• Employee assistance plan – access to counseling, consulting and other community resources.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636‑916‑2400 for assistance accessing the on‑line application system. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials. Sonaca North America is an E‑Verify Employer. Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time.