Metal Fabrication

Metal Fabricator

Hours: Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 2:20 pm with ½ hour for lunch – currently working five 10-hours days with overtime

Status: Full-time/Hourly/Overtime eligible/ Benefits eligible

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Summary: Prepares, fabricates and welds various metal products, components, and structures. Works from patterns, blueprints, or other drawings from Engineering or customers using a variety of tools and machines to create metal parts or assemble components.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

• Must have sufficient experience in manufacturing to function independently with little supervision or have prior experience in Metal Fabrication or Welding.
• Must be able to use Shop Trak proficiently within 30 days of hire if hired externally.
• Must be able to consistently identify workmanship and quality defects that could impact next steps, distributors, shipping vendors, or end users.
• Must understand and follow Clemco’s totem system and visual cues to prompt specific work steps within 30 days of selection for the role.
• Operates hand tools and setups for metal fabrication work.
• Operates laser cutter, drill press, saw, punch press, gasket maker, brake presses.
• Consistently reads prints, work instructions, schematics, and drawings effectively.
• Operates the nibbler effectively.
• Rolls and bends metal by hand or using digital equipment.
• Inspects own work for quality and safety related defects.
• Actively follows all safety procedures, wears Clemco-provided PPE, and assists in keeping everyone safe by reminding others when they may forget to follow safety procedures.
• Proactively works to gain knowledge of other departments, troubleshooting standard or project equipment from drawings or sketches with the mentoring and guidance of more senior or highly skilled technicians
• Seeks out and implements continuous quality improvements
• Actively participates in LEAN activities such as PDCA, A-3, and Root Cause Analysis activities
• Collaborates with leads, supervisors, senior level and highly skilled technicians to develop solutions for customers, demonstrate the equipment’s operations, and find shipping solutions to best protect the equipment during transfer to distributors or customers
• May attend seminars or other training to keep skills up to date
  • Some candidates may be eligible for formal apprenticeship classes as well
• Demonstrates flexibility when asked to take on new things

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED

• Math and reading are required in the role

  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as well as fractions and decimals
  • Reads and interprets blueprints, detailed drawings, schematics and measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers and micrometers

• High level of mechanical aptitude to learn and perform moderately complex metal fabrication work

• A working knowledge of metal fabrication tools

• Must have sufficient critical thinking skills to make appropriate decisions about setup, operations and procedures related to metal fabrication

• Conscientious safety mindset

• Great attention to detail

• Computer literacy and ability/willingness to learn more

JOB CONDITIONS: Job is inside, but area is not climate controlled as tractor trailer delivery doors are open periodically throughout the day. Must follow established safety rules to prevent injury to self and others. Protective equipment, assistance with lifting, and respirators required for some tasks; all PPE is provided by Clemco. Job requires nearly continual standing, moderate physical exertion, and continuous attention to detail. Lifting could be up to 50 pounds; help and appropriate protective equipment is available. Continuous mental and visual attention are required for safety and to maintain required tolerances.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Clemco is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a workplace built on respect, inclusion, and opportunity for all. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment.