Fabricator – 1st Shift, Trafford, PA
Position Title: Fabricator
Department: Fabrication/Welding
Target Experience: Entry Level
Location: Trafford, PA
Shift: 4×10, 1:30pm – 12:00am (2nd Shift)
What We Offer
- Full-time position with fully paid benefits
- Onsite training provided
- Overtime available but not required
- Boot reimbursement (steel toe boots required)
Your Goal
The General Fabricator, working on the 1st shift at Cleaveland/Price, is responsible for machining specified pieces using a variety of materials, techniques, tools and machines. This is a generalized role that encompasses several departments within the Fabrication department. The role involves interpreting blueprints, work orders, and schematics to ensure accurate and precise fabrication. Team members may be asked to use any equipment or run any machinery in the facility, after proper training.
Your Responsibilities
- Interpret blueprints, work orders, and/or schematics to safely construct specified structure.
- Select appropriate material, technique, and tool(s) for each job based on job specifications and requirements.
- Cuts, bends, and shapes metal to required dimensions.
- Measures, cuts, and sometimes welds pieces together according to specifications, blueprints, or directions, depending on certifications).
- Connects pieces or secures seams by riveting, rolling, soldering, or using steel screws.
- Performs assigned work on assembly lines such as punching holes for screws or bending gutters.
- Uses appropriate machinery and software applications to complete assigned jobs.
- Coordinates with other process owners to ensure seamless transition of the production process.
- Uses discretion and sound judgement skills to make independent, task‑specific decisions.
- Ensures work practices are compliant with all OSHA and ISO standards.
- Ensures proper utilization of required PPE and task‑specific tools and equipment to ensure the highest level of safety for self and others.
- Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
- Follows all company and job‑specific safety rules and regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned, such as operating a machine or other related tasks.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- General Fabricator or similar role.
- Proficiency in blueprint reading and interpretation.
- Knowledge of various materials, techniques, and tools used in fabrication.
- Ability to demonstrate required proficiency level/competency to successfully perform job.
- Strong decision‑making skills.
- Ability to work in a team and coordinate with colleagues.
- Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
- Attention to detail and precision in work.
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics to understand product assignment.
- Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
- Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
- Ability to complete fabrication projects with accuracy and precision.
- Ability to safely use machinery and tools involved in sheet metal work.
- Operate independently with little to no direct oversight or supervision.
- Discretion and sound judgement skills to make task‑specific decisions.
- Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable safety, health and environmental regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Physical Requirements
The environment that this role will be working in a machine shop that exposes team members to noise, dust and fumes at times. Candidates must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time up to 8 hours, but will traverse the entire building to obtain parts or directions. Fine dexterity is a must as this role will be constantly operating different types of machinery including computer keyboards. This role may occasionally ascend or descend a ladder along with retrieving things from shelves that are floor level or above their heads. Lifting parts or tools up to 35 pounds without assistance is necessary. All teammates are required to wear PPE, as the department needs, for the entire shift of 8 hours.
Benefits
- Company paid premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401k plan with company match (6% dollar for dollar match along with profit share deposit after one year of service)
- Company paid life insurance with the option of purchasing additional voluntary life
- Company paid short‑ and long‑term disability and AD&D insurance
- Company paid Employee Assistance Program
- Company paid Lifelock coverage
This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.