Lean Fabrication Technician: Jigs & Fixtures

Munters; Daleville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Munters is seeking a skilled carpenter for shop fabrication in Daleville, VA. The role involves building jigs, carts, workstations and crates, reading drawings, and selecting materials to keep manufacturing on pace within takt time.

You will work alongside operators and Manufacturing Engineering to identify bottlenecks, verify practical solutions, and ensure final parts meet specifications. Strong hands-on carpentry and fabrication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on carpentry skills, including accurate layout, cutting, joinery, fastening and assembly.
• Broad practical repair and fabrication skills; diagnose poor fit or damaged joint and repair.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate priorities with production leads.

Responsibilities

• Observe work at the station and identify time losses.
• Measure parts and work areas, read drawings, prepare cut lists and select materials.
• Build and repair jigs, fixtures, benches and tool boards; check fit and repeatability.
• Build line-side kits, mobile racks and crates, following packing specs.
• Use saws, drills, routers, clamps and measuring tools safely; adjust hardware.
• Trial builds with operators and adjust designs based on feedback.

Skills

Carpentry

Shop fabrication

Layout & measurement

Machine operation

Tools

AutoCAD

Measuring tools

Power tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Munters is seeking a skilled carpenter for shop fabrication in Daleville, VA. The role involves building jigs, carts, workstations and crates, reading drawings, and selecting materials to keep manufacturing on pace within takt time.

You will work alongside operators and Manufacturing Engineering to identify bottlenecks, verify practical solutions, and ensure final parts meet specifications. Strong hands-on carpentry and fabrication skills are essential for success.