Fabrication Associate I

## Description

• Operate a variety of specialized fabrication equipment, measuring devices and hand tools to manufacture components and assemblies according to engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Fabrication equipment regularly operated: mills, tube benders, rollers, pipe notchers, and others to cut, form, shape, and prepare materials for production.
• Set up, operate, and maintain equipment within the Fabrication Work Cell while ensuring production goals, quality requirements, and safety standards are met.
• Read and interpret work orders, manufacturing drawings, specifications, and production documents.
• Inspect completed parts and assemblies for dimensional accuracy, workmanship, and compliance.
• Utilize company technology systems to process jobs and support daily operations, including:
• Recording labor time and job activities
• Completing work orders and production transactions
• Tracking inventory usage and material consumption
• Reporting job completion status and production data
• Communicating effectively with supervisors and team members
• Assist with material handling, inventory organization, and maintaining an orderly work area.
• Follow established safety procedures and utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist in training new employees within the fabrication work center
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, engineering, and production personnel to identify process improvements and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Perform other fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, and production-related duties as assigned.

## Qualifications

• **Experience in a similar role operating fabrication equipment required.**
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work well with others.
• Excellent organizational skills for maintaining inventory levels and stock management.
• Problem-solving skills for resolving shipping discrepancies and customer issues.
• Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check as a prerequisite of employment.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift heavy objects (75-100+ lbs.) and perform various physical tasks such as bending, stooping, sitting, walking, twisting, and standing regularly. Must have good dexterity to operate hand tools and paint sprayers and must also have normal vision with or without corrective lenses.