SMS Technician

Socket.dev; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician in Grand Rapids, MI to perform laser cutting, brake press forming, and prep chamber components for painting. The role involves reading drawings, selecting materials, and maintaining equipment on a factory floor.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading sheet metal, operating a laser, brake press, and crane, while adhering to PPE requirements. Prior manufacturing experience and ability to read tape measures are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing work experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload sheet metal from racks.
• Operate laser and brake press to form components.
• Read tape measures and verify dimensions from parts lists.
• Move sheet metal using overhead crane and identify materials.
• Program laser and brake press machines as needed.
• Maintain laser equipment including cleaning and replacing filters.
• Ensure finished pieces are labeled with correct part numbers.
• Follow PPE requirements when operating laser and brake press.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Task-oriented

Math skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Trumpf Flat Bed Laser

Brake press

Overhead crane

Hand sanders

Job description

Job Title: Sheet Metal Technician

Reports To: Department Lead

Job Purpose

This position involves the following: laser operation, forming sheet metal components by brake press, and prepping chamber component for paint.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads delivered sheet metal ontoracks.
• Bulk sheet metal skidmanagement
• Reads tape measureeasily
• Identifies proper material being used from partslist
• Uses overhead crane to move sheetmetal
• Selects type of material and quantity from sheet metal cutlist
• Loads sheet metal onto machine and uses computer to programjob
• Ensures materials are properlydeburred
• ensure identification of finished pieces with part number that come off thelaser
• Places cut and labeled sheet metal on skid for nextoperation
• Removes excess sheet metal from tray/tablebed.
• Responsible for laser maintenance: cleaning, emptying pans, replacingfilters
• Reads, understands, and interprets parts lists and engineeringdrawings
• Uses proper PPE when operating laser & brakepress
• Sets up brake press for bendingprocedures
• Forms material to the assignedspecifications
• Use of hand sanders and chemicals for proper chamber componentcleaning
• Know the difference between structural, mild, and stainlesssteel
• Identify components for propercleaning
• Able to acid cleancomponents
• Operate ahi‐lo

Qualifications

• Possession of High School Diploma orGED
• Required: Previous experience working in a manufacturingenvironment
• Required: previous experience running Trumpf Flat BedLaser
• History of goodattendance
• Taskoriented
• Good math skills with ability to convert decimals tofractions
• Ability to use the following tools: combination square, protractor, calibers,etc
• Ability to read and understand mechanical engineeringdrawings
• Demonstrated ability to followprocedures
• Accuracy in reading a tape measure up to1/16”
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret parts list and fill out quality check sheets

Mostly standing and walking work. Frequently pulling, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Lifting more than 50 lbs must be performed with mechanical aids; if mechanical aids are not available the lift will be performed by two or more employees in a team lift.Pushing, pulling and simple grasping. Position requires frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and twisting with occasional kneeling.

Direct Reports: NO

on‑exempt