Jig & Fixture Technician

Malibu Boats; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats seeks a skilled welder/fabricator to fabricate and assemble weld fixtures and jigs used in complex marine components. You will perform TIG welding on aluminum and stainless steel parts, set up machine tools, and inspect tools for quality, ensuring tight tolerances and safe operation.

You will collaborate with Engineering, support tool design improvements, troubleshoot tooling issues, and maintain equipment. Travel and OT may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ TIG Welding aluminum and stainless-steel.
• Minimum 5 years’ fabrication of welding fixtures/jigs.
• Previous marine tower fabrication is desirable.
• General knowledge of tube bending.
• General computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble weld fixtures, holding fixtures, saw jigs, drill jigs according to drawings and specs.
• Perform TIG structural welding of complex aluminum and stainless-steel parts.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as saws, grinders, and ironworkers.
• Inspect finished tools for quality and accuracy and adjust as needed.
• Serve as liaison between Engineering and production departments.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and improve tool designs.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose tooling issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Support new product development, design, build and testing as required.
• Interface with departments, providing technical information and guidance.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude.
• Perform standard 5S activities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

TIG welding

Aluminum

Stainless steel

Fixture fabrication

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years TIG welding experience

Fixture/jig fabrication experience

Marine tower fabrication desirable

Tube bending knowledge

General computer knowledge

Tools

General computer knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

Performs a variety of duties and welding tasks using appropriate type design data for fabrication of jigs and fixtures for complex marine components and assemblies.

• Fabricate and assemble weld fixtures, holding fixtures, saw jigs, drill jigs, according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Performing TIG structural welding of complex, intricate aluminum, and stainless-steel parts.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as but not limited to saws, grinders, and ironworkers.
• Inspect finished tools for quality and accuracy and make necessary adjustments.
• Function as liaison between Engineering and production departments.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and improve tool designs.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose tooling issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on tools and equipment.
• Provide assistance when required during new product development, design, build and testing.
• Interface with various departments and advise with technical information and guidance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Perform standard 5S activities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ TIG Welding aluminum and stainless-steel.
• Minimum 5 years’ fabrication of welding fixtures/jigs.
• Previous marine tower fabrication is desirable.
• General knowledge of tube bending.
• General computer knowledge required.

Language Skill

The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to manufacturing environment and elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or some element present which makes conditions less desirable than usually found in an office.

Travel and overtime are required when necessary.

Typical 10-hour workdays.

Safety and Policy Practices

The employee in this position must be knowledgeable in regard to safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company’s Safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company’s need to achieve its business objectives. Employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Competencies

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors their own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality: Employee is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability: Employee takes responsibility for their own actions.