Sheet Metal Fabricator act

Davita Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator to join its team in Waukesha. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in metal fabrication processes, including operating lasers and understanding drawings. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of fabricated parts, operating various machinery, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior experience in metal fabrication.
• Proficient in operating fiber laser and brake press.
• Experience with laser programming and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate fabrication equipment like laser and plasma cutting machines.
• Inspect and adjust workpieces to control scrap waste.
• Follow blueprints and specifications for accurate fabrication.

Skills

Knowledge of machines and tools

Knowledge of arithmetic and geometry

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Education

Minimum of 3 years of previous metal fabrication experience

Tools

Laser cutting equipment

Brake press

Manual crane hoist

Forklift

Job description

Sheet Metal Fabricator act

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. Set up and operate metal fabrication equipment such as the laser burning machine, and plasma burning machine, roller, brake press, drill and saw to fabricate products.

2. Moves material manually by hoist or forklift and secures material in fixtures and/or tables.

3. Aligns and verifies positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.

4. Completes first article inspections and verifies completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces to control scrap waste and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.

5. Verifies instruments set up to ensure accuracy.

6. Use hand tools to grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing.

7. Creates layout and outlines sequence of operations, applying knowledge of stock allowances for thickness, trigonometry, and physical properties of metal necessary for the fabrication process.

8. Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.

9. Sets up and recalls programs, placing material, and positioning the cutting head for the operation of the laser and plasma cutting tables.

10. Operates vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts.

11. May be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary to support the manufacturing and fabrication operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):

1. Knowledge and of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

2. Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.

3. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

4. Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication instructions to determine work requirements.

5. Able to plan and organize work from bill of materials and production schedules.

6. Able to work to, within, precise tolerances with attention to detail.

7. Able to use hand and power tools.

8. Able to perform measurements using tape measure, protractor, square, calipers, and other measuring devices.

9. Able to operate a manual crane hoist, forklift, and hand-truck.

10. Effective communication skills to provide information to supervisors, leads, co-workers in written form or verbally.

11. Able to wear personal protective equipment.

12. Ability to service, repair, adjust, and test machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

13. Able to work overtime and/or including weekends as production schedules dictate.

Education and Experience:

* Minimum of 3 years of previous metal fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment; including operation of a fiber laser, and brake press.

* Previous experience with laser programming and laser equipment maintenance.