Precision Fabrication Technician

American-Air-Filter; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AAF International is looking for a capable operator to load proper dies, set stroke, and load programs to manufacture required parts for filters and related components. You will read blueprints, run a punch press, and adjust programs as needed in a safety-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months in manufacturing, can identify metals, and read flat patterns. Strong measurement and math skills, plus good communication with the foreman, are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to work with precision instruments.
• Ability to read and follow flat patterns.
• Knowledge to identify different types of metal.
• Minimum 6 months manufacturing experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Licenses or certifications in trade skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety rules and procedures.
• Uses a punch press to prepare metal for filters, containment houses, frames, components, R&D work, and clean rooms.
• Reads blueprints and drawings.
• Programs numbers from a flat pattern into the machine's computer and edits computer programs if problems arise.
• Operates a forklift to pick up metal.
• Operates hand tools such as a hammer, metal gauge, wrench, square, and tape measure.
• Maintains the machine cleaning.
• Operates other fabrication machines such as the shear, saw, press brake, drill press, deburrer, etc.
• Responsible for making sure the proper tooling is being used to obtain the required part.
• Responsible for staying in constant communication with the Foreman or Lead person on shop floor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Precision instruments

Flat patterns

Metals identification

Measurement skills

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

AAF International is looking for a capable operator to load proper dies, set stroke, and load programs to manufacture required parts for filters and related components. You will read blueprints, run a punch press, and adjust programs as needed in a safety-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months in manufacturing, can identify metals, and read flat patterns. Strong measurement and math skills, plus good communication with the foreman, are essential to succeed.