Metal Fabricator

Kingspan; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance with H

HSA plan

4% company match retirement plan

13 days PTO + 10 holidays

Advancement potential

Job summary

KINGSPAN Light + Air in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Metal Framing Fabricator to set up and operate equipment to manufacture metal parts per drawings and patterns. The role involves welding, assembly, and QC checks within the company quality standards.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, medical/dental/vision insurance with HSA, a 4% company match retirement plan, PTO and holidays, and opportunities for advancement. Full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience in metal fabrication.
• Basic knowledge of various fabrication equipment.
• Ability to safely operate punching, notching, drilling and other forming machinery.
• Ability to use and read basic measuring instruments.
• Ability to count and record production data.
• Forklift operation is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Move materials through the product lifecycle under supervision.
• Set up equipment and verify safety devices and proper operation.
• Position components and secure with clamps; perform designated operations.
• Conduct QC checks to ensure conformance with designs and drawings.
• Ensure correct finished counts and proper labeling.
• Report defects to supervision and hand off parts to next station.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

2+ years experience in metal fabricat

Fabrication equipment knowledge

Safe operation of punching/notching/dr

Measuring instruments

Production data recording

Forklift operation (optional)

Physical stamina

Tools

Miter saws

Drill presses

Vertical mills

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $28 USD to $30 USD
• OPERATIONS DIRECT
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: METAL004043

Description

Kingspan Light + Air is an award-winning innovator of high-performance daylighting and ventilation solutions for building envelopes. Our translucent walls, skylights, canopies, and smoke vents are engineered to optimize the role that natural light and air play in the design of buildings and the health and well-being of its occupants.

We are currently searching for a Metal Framing Fabricator position is responsible for safely and accurately setting up the equipment (miter saws, drill presses, vertical mills) and performing the operations needed to operate handle, drill, notch, saw, weld, weatherstrip, machine operation, package metal components and subassemblies. The employee work from design specifications, patterns, and drawings, using a variety of tools and machines to make metal parts and/or perform some assembly within the company quality manual standards.

Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, medical/dental/vision insurance with HSA plan, retirement plan with 4% company match, 13 days of Paid Time Off plus 10 paid company holidays, and upward advancement potential.

Responsibilities:

• Safely and securely move required materials through the various stages of the product life cycle as outlined in the process workflow. This is completed under direction of the department supervisor.
• Properly set up the equipment/machinery and verify that:
  • All safety devices and measures are active and in place.
  • The equipment/machine is operating properly.
  • All gages, stops, etc. are working properly to ensure that the parts will be processed in accordance with the QC and design requirements.
• Position metal components against dimensional stops, secure with clamping systems, and perform the operation designated by the work center.
• Perform the required QC check on each component to ensure that it complies with the design and drawing specifications by conducting visual and dimensional examinations.
• Ensure that all counts of finished products are correct and marked or tagged with the proper identifying marks, as required.
• Report any defective parts to the area Supervisor.
• Properly stack and secure all fabricated metal parts with the and deliver to the next workstation, as defined by the process workflow.
• Always maintain and clean and safe work area.

Qualifications:

• Candidate should have a prior 2+ years related work experience in a related trade, as well as a basic knowledge of the different types of fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in safely operating punching, notching, drilling and other forming machinery.
• Ability to use and understand basic measuring instruments.
• Ability to count accurately and record production data.
• Ability to operate an electric or propane-powered sit-down forklift safely and effectively is a plus, though not required.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Must have good eyesight, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to differentiate shapes, sizes, and colors.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle and feel.
• Ability to frequently sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

At Kingspan, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. Kingspan is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative-action employer.

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