Metal Fabricator

Ericson Manufacturing; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericson Manufacturing in Willoughby, OH, is seeking a Metal Fabricator to join our team. The role involves fabricating and assembling metal products, operating various fabricating machines, and ensuring quality and safety practices.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and the ability to read mechanical blueprints. Responsibilities include working with minimal supervision and solving arising problems on the job.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand mechanical blueprints and production instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have problem-solving skills and ability to follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble structural metal products according to specifications.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines such as brakes and drill presses.
• Ensure safety practices while operating equipment.

Skills

Ability to read mechanical blueprints

Limited supervision

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Willoughby, OH, US

We are currently searching for aMetal Fabricator to join our team!

The Company

Ericson Manufacturing engineers and manufactures temporary power, lighting and safety electrical products for your workplace. Family owned and operated since 1918, our mission is to safeguard your jobsite with quality and innovative solutions with a commitment to safety, ease of use and reliability.

General Purpose

Fabricates and assembles structural metal products, such as framework or shells for machinery, and metal parts for buildings and maintenance and production frames according to job order, verbal instructions, and blueprints.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as a team to provide customer satisfaction for customer orders.
• Develops layout and plans sequence of operations, applying knowledge of trigonometry, stock allowances for thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and physical properties of metal.
• Locates and marks bending and cutting lines onto workpiece.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, and drill presses.
• Designs and constructs templates and fixtures.
• Verifies conformance of workpiece to specifications, using square, ruler, and measuring tape.
• May fabricate and assemble sheet metal products.
• May set up and operate machine tools associated with fabricating shops, such as radial drill press, end mill, and edge planer.
• Operating equipment safely and applying safety practices at work while performing his/her duties.
• Finish grinding applications using manual and power tools.
• Clean and prepare product for final assembly
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as brakes, drill presses, saws, and laser cutting equipment.
• Communicating necessary equipment maintenance to supervisor.
• Assist in repairs as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Cross trained to support other job functions in manufacturing facility as needed.

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Certifications

• High School diploma, or equivalent
• Needs to be able to work with limited supervision
• Must be able to read and understand mechanical blueprints, production/assembly instructions, parts lists, verbal instruction and notes
• Ability to apply previous experience to perform detailed written or oral instructions.
• Must have the ability to resolve minor problems as they arise.