Prototype Metal Fabrication Technician

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM is seeking a highly motivated Metal Fabrication Technician to join our prototyping team, with experience in fabrication, metrology, and setup/operation of laser/punch, routers, and brakes. You will manufacture metal parts to drawings, document work, and cross-train in assembly and test in a multidisciplinary environment.

The role requires independence, safety and quality discipline, and the ability to contribute to multiple areas including engineering tests and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of fabrication experience; preferably in mixed metal fabrication.
• 1-2 years of experience, or training in document control.
• Forklift certified.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to document and fix errors.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve techniques.
• Set up, and operate fabricating machines, such as press brake, laser/punch machine, horizontal bend machine, and CNC router for various metals including steel, aluminum copper.
• Manufacture metal and plastic parts to specifications and schedules.
• Assemble and Test units according to drawings and work instructions.
• Accurately utilize measuring devices such as 3D Scanners, scales, gauges, rulers, micrometers, calipers, squares, and tape measure.
• Comply with all safety, quality and work rules, guidelines, and regulations.
• Maintain production equipment, and a safe, clean, and healthy work environment.
• Escalate problems and communicate progress.
• Accurately transact data and update dashboards.
• Handle, store and retrieve materials.
• Assist Engineers in conducting tests on low and medium voltage power distribution equipment
• Support others.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Work Safely.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Tools

Laser/punch machines

CNC router

Press brake

Measuring devices (calipers/micrometers)

Job description

IEM is seeking a highly motivated Metal Fabrication Technician to join our prototyping team, with experience in fabrication, metrology, and setup/operation of laser/punch, routers, and brakes. You will manufacture metal parts to drawings, document work, and cross-train in assembly and test in a multidisciplinary environment.

The role requires independence, safety and quality discipline, and the ability to contribute to multiple areas including engineering tests and process improvements.