Sheet Metal Fabricator 1 (Weekend Shift)

City of Lincoln; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 34,715 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP stock allocation

401(k) match

Health clinic

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Lincoln in Minnesota is seeking a Sheet Metal Fabricator I to perform skilled sheet metal work, read blueprints, and determine fabrication processes. You will fabricate parts, set up materials, and operate press brakes, punch, and shear while maintaining a clean 5S-compliant workspace.

Requires ability to read blueprints and precision tools, plus 2 years of related fabrication experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings.
• Experience with precision measuring tools.
• Team player with a can-do attitude.
• 2 years sheet metal fabrication experience or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and machine drawings to determine fabrication requirements.
• Fabricate parts using efficient methods and ensure accurate, aesthetically pleasing finishes.
• Set up, lay out materials, and operate press brakes, punch and shear.
• Maintain workspace in accordance with 5S standards.
• Report maintenance and repair needs for equipment.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring tools

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Team player

Learning ability

Education

Technical degree in manufacturing

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Press brakes

Punch

Shear

Job description

• Base Pay $25.2 - $30.00 / Hour
• Job Category Machine Shop
• Employee Type Exempt

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Sheet Metal Fabricator I is the first of three levels of skilled sheet metal work. At this level, the fabricator has the capability to fabricate metal material by applying appropriate fabrication techniques.

In addition, this position requires the ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to determine appropriate fabrication process. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job and works under direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Steward our mission (to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services) and values (unwavering integrity, servant’s heart, ownership spirit and continuous innovation and improvement).
• Receive prints from Machine Shop Supervisor or Field Service Advisors and sketches from assembly personnel.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific fabrication requirements.
• Fabricate parts using the most efficient method, taking care to finish the part accurately and aesthetically pleasing.
• Meet or exceed DMC sheet metal fabrication standards.
• Maintain work area in accordance to 5S standards.
• Determine which fabrication process should be used in a given situation.
• Use a variety of tools and machines.
• Must be able to set up, lay out materials, and operate press brakes, punch and shear.
• Report necessary maintenance and repair for equipment used in the sheet metal department.
• Responsible for complying with all safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability and desire to grow and take on new challenges/opportunities
• Able to read and understand blue prints
• Able to read and use precision measuring tools
• Able to learn and understand job methods and instructions in a timely manner
• Team player with a can-do attitude
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Good problem-solving abilities

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Technical degree in a related manufacturing field and some fabrication work experience such as an internship/OJT or High school diploma / GED and 2 years of sheet metal fabrication experience or equivalent preferred.

OTHER INFORMATION:

All full-time positions offer attractive compensation and benefits that include ESOP stock allocation, 401(k) match, a company health clinic, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, volunteer time off, along with holiday pay and paid time off.

The base pay rate for this role is $21.00-$25.00 per hour with a shift differential of 20%, resulting in an adjusted starting pay range of $25.20-$30.00.