The Fabrication Associate is responsible for expertly operating high performing CNC laser, press brake and oxide removal equipment to safely produce beautiful metal parts to customer print specifications. These parts are to meet or exceed established quality and productivity standards.

Rates from 19.11 up to 24.00 per hour for experienced manufacturing Equipment Operators, Material Handlers

Organizational Relationships and Authority

The associate reports directly to the Supervisor.

There are no direct reports to this position. However, machine performance is the responsibility of the operator and any conditions that lower the expected output of the machine must be communicated to the Profiling Machinery Technician.

Key Responsibilities and Purpose

The primary responsibility of the associate is to produce metal fabricated parts to customer print specifications using a standard process.

Additional tasks include:

• Running CNC equipment according to the production schedule
• Loading materials with fork trucks, cranes, carts and non-standard “drop” material by hand as required
• Entering sourced material into the ERP system
• Unloading tables by repetitively lifting and placing metal blanks or finished parts into containers (bins, boxes, gongs)
• Emptying dust collection bins according to preventive maintenance schedules
• Safely removing skeletons and emptying scrap bins as needed
• Supporting achievement of company standards in safety, productivity, and on-time production
• Maintaining a satisfactory attendance record, as outlined in the employee handbook
• Assisting other operators by working as a team to unload and inspect completed parts
• Using inspection devices (calipers, pin gauges, check fixtures) to inspect parts, according to print and product inspection plan (PIP)
• Selecting and using fixtures, as identified in the CNC program
• Gathering required documents (process photos, process inspection plans, job traveler, print, and work in process parts) to successfully run the job
• Reading the print fully in order to understand tolerances, geometry, material thickness, and special instructions
• Reading traveler for special instructions
• Labeling work in process parts, scrap and finished parts according to ISO policy
• Wearing proper protective equipment, as directed by equipment or process
• Understanding safety requirements in work areas, and complying with requirements
• Using material data sheets (MSDS) effectively
• Participating in continuous improvement projects, both independently and as a team member, when requested or as the opportunity to volunteer presents itself
• Completing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual department maintenance as assigned
• Offering process improvement ideas
• Accurately entering job information, quantities and inspection results into the ERP systems
• Correctly clocking into and out of attendance systems

Job Demands & Expectations

This associate represents the values and vision of General Stamping & Metalworks. Meaning, operators are expected to continuously improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities to grow both personally and professionally.

This position also requires the employee to seek additional skills trade certification, as reasonably requested by supervisors or managers

Qualifications and Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must:

• Customer satisfaction focuses involving face-to-face communication with individuals or teams. Works cooperatively with others to improve departmental metrics as required maximizing value and reducing costs. Continual improvement of product and process quality in all areas of responsibility.
• English language, both verbal and written, and reading comprehension sufficient to enable effective
• Completion of all job tasks.
• Administrative/clerical/computer knowledge/ability sufficient to accurately complete transactions on paper forms as well as computerized entry fields as required facilitating operations.
• Ability to repeat the same physical or mental activities repetitively over and over while sustaining accuracy of work, including handling parts potentially up to 55 lbs.; ability to grasp parts repetitively; etc.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred

Experience

• No experience in manufacturing is required. Prior job experience is preferred

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Open office, cubicle, individual or shared office
• Shop floor

Conditions of Hire

• All employment with GSM, Inc. is at-will by the employer and employee and therefore subject to change.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly or occasionally required to meet the following physical demands:

• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment including hearing and eye protection.
• Requires working in non-air-conditioned variable temperature factory setting.
• Able to speak clearly and understandably, with a pleasant tone of voice and manner
• Ability to hear within a range that enables normal telephone communication
• Able to see a computer screen within reasonable reading distance without strain
• Able to type at a keyboard without bodily or psychological discomfort most of the working day
• Ability to move around the office environment and manufacturing floor comfortably in order to fulfill tasks required in various offices and departments
• Ability to travel beyond the office environment by air, automobile or golf cart without undue stress or discomfort
• Able to lift up to 45 pounds independently
• Bending at waist and neck
• Working at shoulder height