General Manufacturing- Fabrication Night Shift

Hartzell Air Movement & Hardwoods; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartzell Air Movement & Hardwoods in Piqua, OH is seeking a fabrication technician to set up and operate manual and CNC equipment, read blueprints, and uphold safety and Lean practices to produce high-quality finished parts.

You will work with grinders, drills, torches, saws, and various tools, while lifting 10–50 lbs and occasionally overtime as needed. The role emphasizes accuracy and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Fabrication experience is strongly desired.
• Good understanding of blue print reading and math skills.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge is a plus.
• Must read part numbers and directions on worksheets.

Responsibilities

• Receives work orders and follows directions from Supervisor or team lead.
• Sets up and operates manual fabrication equipment (shears, roll forming, iron worker, punch press).
• Sets up and operates CNC equipment (turret punch press, laser, plasma, brake press) via programs and layouts.
• Manually moves material using hoists, pallet trucks, and tow motors as needed.
• Maintains safe, clean work environment and supports Lean initiatives.
• Supports other departments or duties as necessary.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Verbal & written communication

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Tools

CNC equipment

Manual fabrication equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Description

Basic Function: Performs fabrication functions to take flat sheet goods and structural material to a finished part or product using established procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Receives work order and verbal orders from Production Supervisor or team lead.
2. May work off of work order, layout, or required information in our computer system.
3. Sets up and operates manual fabrication equipment, (e.g.) shears, roll forming equipment, iron worker, punch press, etc. Does so using different types of foot pedals, hand levers, palm buttons, toggle switches, button controls, gauges, spot welders and various measuring devices.
4. Sets up and operates CNC equipment (e.g.) turret punch press, laser torch, plasma torch, and brake press through the use of programs, layouts, and work orders using a computerized down loading system. Also uses CNC system to program some minor functions.
5. Manually moves material in and out of work centers with assistance as necessary from co-workers, overhead hoists, hand pallet trucks, and tow motor.
6. Sets up and operates various horizontal and vertical band saws, abrasive cut off saws, and pedestal grinders.
7. Operates small hand held tools, (e.g.) grinders, drill and various deburring equipment.
8. Supports the Hartzell Culture initiatives and displays and portrays the Hartzell Values.
9. Supports the company’s Lean initiatives and assists in Lean projects as required.
10. Follows all safety practices and rules. Maintains clean and safe working environment in line with company policies.
11. Supports other departments or completes other duties as necessary.

Requirements

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Previous fabrication experience is strongly desired.
• Previous experience with hand held grinders, drills, hammer, cutting torch, plasma cutting torch, seam welder, flange punch, drill press is strongly desired.
• Previous application of Lean manufacturing and structured problem solving tools is a plus.
• Good understanding of blue print reading and excellent math skills.
• Must be able to read squares, protractors, and measuring tapes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Lifts frequently (60% of normal work day) material weighing 10 – 25 lbs. Occasionally lifts (25% of normal work day) material weighing 25 – 50 lbs. Lifting generally from floor level to waist level.
• Must be capable of close, distant, and color vision and have good depth perception.
• Must reach, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Be able to read part numbers and directions provided on a worksheet.
• Must be reliable and willing to work overtime when required.