Metal Fabricator

Bergkamp-Inc; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergkamp-Inc in Salina, KS is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate level 1 machines, including saws, lathe, mill, plasma table, to fabricate metal and nonmetal parts. You will read level 1 blueprints, measure with calipers, and prepare parts for assembly.

The role requires at least 6 months of fabrication or machine shop experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment with occasional heavy lifting and general maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• 6 months fabrication or machine shop experience or equivalent training/certification; High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as job orders, procedure manuals, and schematics (blue prints).
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills for interacting with coworkers, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to read tape measurements and decimals (standard and metric) and perform basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret level 1 blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating and installing sheet metal products.
• Layout and mark dimension and reference lines for level 1 complex projects.
• Plan and fabricate metal parts, equipment, and products on level 1 machines within router time with minimal supervision.
• Identify materials using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Perform operator maintenance on level 1 equipment.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment and secure tools and equipment at day end.
• Ensure work orders are followed and completed in a timely fashion.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read blueprints

Layout & mark

Fabrication

Calipers & gauges

Operator maintenance

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Ladder/Scaffold

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Salina, KS, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $26.00 Annually

Job Purpose

Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing duties on the following machines such as but not limited to; Saw, Manual Lathe/Manual Mill, Drilling/Lay-Out, Press Brake, and Plasma Table.

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret level 1 blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
• Layout and mark dimension and reference lines for level 1 complex projects.
• Plans, layouts and fabricates metal parts, equipment, and products on level 1 machines within router time with little to no supervision.
• Identify materials using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Perform operator maintenance on level 1 equipment.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Secures tools, materials, and equipment at end of day.
• Ensures work orders are properly followed and completed in a timely fashion.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

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.

The Way We Do Things

We believe that a team of people who are humble, hungry and smart will deliver superior performance over the sum total of talented individuals; therefore, we are committed to achieving our mission through teamwork while honoring our core values.

• Humble - Puts the needs of the organization before themselves. Acknowledge each individual’s strengths and responsibilities. Is committed to the organization’s success.
• Hungry- Active participation and engagement in department and companywide initiatives. Demonstrates an eagerness for achieving results, learning, setting a positive example, and adding to the success of the team.
• Smart- Understands the impact of their words and actions on other people. Demonstrates good judgement and intuition of group dynamics.
• A minimum of 6 months fabrication or machine shop experience, or equivalent technical training/certification generally required. High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain good attendance.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate detailed information to co-workers, management, vendors, suppliers, and customers.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact in a positive and professional manner to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as job orders, procedure manuals, and schematics (blue prints).
• Ability to read and understand tape measurements and decimals (standard and metric) and perform basic addition/subtraction (decimals and fractions).
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Skill in the fabrication, joining and repair of a variety of metal objects, equipment, fixtures and structures.
• Ability to use department equipment such as forklift, ladder/scaffold, overhead crane, and power tools.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, kneel, climb stairs and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. If lifting over 50 pounds employees should utilize a jib, overhead crane, or ask for assistance from other team members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment is usually an indoor setting with frequent exposure to outside elements. The noise level in the work environment is frequently high. In addition, other elements that an employee could be exposed to frequently in this work environment are but not limited to; dust, dirt, fumes and odors, mechanical and electrical hazards, fire hazards, and an elevated workplace. This position requires infrequent travel, which may involve exposure to extreme weather elements.

Job Purpose

Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing duties on the following machines such as but not limited to; Saw, Manual Lathe/Manual Mill, Drilling/Lay-Out, Press Brake, and Plasma Table.

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret level 1 blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
• Layout and mark dimension and reference lines for level 1 complex projects.
• Plans, layouts and fabricates metal parts, equipment, and products on level 1 machines within router time with little to no supervision.
• Identify materials using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Perform operator maintenance on level 1 equipment.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Secures tools, materials, and equipment at end of day.
• Ensures work orders are properly followed and completed in a timely fashion.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

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.

The Way We Do Things

We believe that a team of people who are humble, hungry and smart will deliver superior performance over the sum total of talented individuals; therefore, we are committed to achieving our mission through teamwork while honoring our core values.

• Humble - Puts the needs of the organization before themselves. Acknowledge each individual’s strengths and responsibilities. Is committed to the organization’s success.
• Hungry- Active participation and engagement in department and companywide initiatives. Demonstrates an eagerness for achieving results, learning, setting a positive example, and adding to the success of the team.
• Smart- Understands the impact of their words and actions on other people. Demonstrates good judgement and intuition of group dynamics.
• A minimum of 6 months fabrication or machine shop experience, or equivalent technical training/certification generally required. High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain good attendance.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate detailed information to co-workers, management, vendors, suppliers, and customers.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact in a positive and professional manner to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as job orders, procedure manuals, and schematics (blue prints).
• Ability to read and understand tape measurements and decimals (standard and metric) and perform basic addition/subtraction (decimals and fractions).
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Skill in the fabrication, joining and repair of a variety of metal objects, equipment, fixtures and structures.
• Ability to use department equipment such as forklift, ladder/scaffold, overhead crane, and power tools.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, kneel, climb stairs and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. If lifting over 50 pounds employees should utilize a jib, overhead crane, or ask for assistance from other team members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment is usually an indoor setting with frequent exposure to outside elements. The noise level in the work environment is frequently high. In addition, other elements that an employee could be exposed to frequently in this work environment are but not limited to; dust, dirt, fumes and odors, mechanical and electrical hazards, fire hazards, and an elevated workplace. This position requires infrequent travel, which may involve exposure to extreme weather elements.

Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 3:00PM OT at end of shift

40+ hours weekly