Senior Precision Fabricator, Feeder Systems

Charter Automotive; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match & profit分享

Life insurance & disability coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a Precision Fabricator to build, repair, and tune vibratory feeder bowls and related tooling. You will work from engineering drawings to fabricate stainless and carbon steel components, perform precision welding, and assemble complete feeding systems.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, CAD familiarity, and the ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues. Join a family-owned metals manufacturing group with a focus on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fabrication, machining, tooling, bowl making, or related.
• Experience with TIG welding, precision fabrication, and custom metalworking – stainless steel and carbon steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, or the willingness to obtain a GED.
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent skilled trades experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, and repair vibratory feeder bowls, tracks, escapements, and associated tooling.
• Build custom stainless steel and carbon steel assemblies from engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Perform precision TIG, MIG, and other welding processes as required.
• Fit, grind, polish, and finish fabricated components to meet functional and cosmetic requirements.
• Assemble and test mechanical feeding systems and automation components.
• Operate manual and CNC machining equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
• Manufacture custom tooling, fixtures, brackets, and machine components.
• Perform precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Tune vibratory feeder bowls and part feeding systems to achieve required feed rates, orientation, and performance.
• Diagnose and correct part flow issues, jams, wear conditions, and feeding inconsistencies.
• Modify tooling and bowl features to improve throughput, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct functional testing and validation of completed systems.
• Repair and rebuild existing bowl feeders and automation tooling.
• Evaluate worn or damaged components and determine repair or replacement requirements.
• Support maintenance and production teams with troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Maintain tooling and fabrication equipment in safe working condition.
• Recommend design modifications to improve manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Automation, Production, and Maintenance teams on new and existing projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve feeder performance, reduce downtime, and increase efficiency.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.

Skills

5+ years experience

TIG welding

Blueprints reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

Precision measuring

Independent worker

Stainless & carbon steel

Metalworking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

CAD drawings

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a Precision Fabricator to build, repair, and tune vibratory feeder bowls and related tooling. You will work from engineering drawings to fabricate stainless and carbon steel components, perform precision welding, and assemble complete feeding systems.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, CAD familiarity, and the ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues. Join a family-owned metals manufacturing group with a focus on continuous improvement and