Forming Fabricator

Saint Charles, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION SUMMARY
Forming Fabricator
We are currently seeking a Forming Fabricator. Our fabricators work independently and in concert with others to perform processes necessary to efficiently and effectively fabricate detail parts. The operator must function as a productive contributing and responsible member of his/her work all actions supports our Quality Policy Mission Statement and other policies and procedures by supporting our commitment to total customer satisfaction quality products and services lean processes continuous improvement on-time delivery safety teaming individual accountability and respect for people.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows all company and work center specific production administration and safety policies and procedures.
Attends and actively participates in all required training.
Reviews manufacturing planning part-specific engineering information set-up information and/or related instructions to understand appropriate work process and quality requirements for completed product.
For machine dependent operations selects aligns and secures holding fixtures and/or cutting tools attachments accessories and material to machines (i.e. set-up machine) and starts and observes machine operation during first part production to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions.
Adjusts machine controls or other control media as required. Depending upon work center assignment the operator will set-up and operate one or more of the following machines: hydraulic shear chop saw. Set-up and tear-down may require the use of material handling equipment.
Uses gauges scales calipers mylars and/or blueprints customer tools and other measuring equipment to check first part quality.
Obtains first part for buy-off from lead person supervisor quality control inspector and/or second team member. Upon buy-off completes production run for the manufacturing planning operation.
Performs 100% inspection of all parts subsequent to first part buy-off and completes requirements of applicable statistical process control plans. Where available uses target times to evaluate timely completion of work.
Notifies lead person or supervisor about substantive discrepancies between manufacturing planning target time and actual set-up and/or run times.
Responsible for minor machine maintenance and maintaining proper alignment and condition of machine.
Completes required documentation including but not limited to: manufacturing planning operation buy-off recording of accurate part counts labor card entry set-up information special notes data collection plans tie-in information and recording the disposition of non-conforming material.
Tears down machine or hand tool set-up upon completion of production run returning all tools equipment and accessories to their proper locations.
Moves completed part order to next manufacturing operation or staging area. Works with others using continuous process improvement tools and techniques and just-in-time manufacturing techniques to develop and install process improvements that positively impact manufacturing through-put machine and human resources utilization space utilization organization and other factors.
Assists to incorporate process improvements into document instructions.
Actively participates in work center and cross-functional process improvement teams by attending team meetings completing action items encouraging complete and respectful discussion and understanding of goals alternatives and solutions.
Conduct all business transactions and communications in a professional manner congruent to company policy.
Maintain company confidentiality in all dealings with delivery personnel vendors etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES

High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred. Candidates that do not have a high school diploma or high school equivalency will be required to take a pre-employment assessment to be considered for the role.
Detail oriented with the ability to use elementary measuring tools i.e. micrometer calipers and electronic calipers.
Must have the ability to read and understand tolerances on manufacturing drawings.
Demonstrated decision-making ability utilizing good judgment in determining the appropriate guideline procedure and application to utilize in solving problems.
Understanding of basic math.
Thorough understanding of process flows lead times and lean principles in a mfg. environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including but not limited to eye ear and foot protection
May occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-50 pounds

POSITION SUMMARYForming FabricatorWe are currently seeking a Forming Fabricator. Our fabricators work independently and in concert with others to perform processes necessary to efficiently and effectively fabricate detail parts. The operator must function as a productive contributing and responsible...

Follows all company and work center specific production administration and safety policies and procedures.
Attends and actively participates in all required training.
Reviews manufacturing planning part-specific engineering information set-up information and/or related instructions to understand appropriate work process and quality requirements for completed product.
For machine dependent operations selects aligns and secures holding fixtures and/or cutting tools attachments accessories and material to machines (i.e. set-up machine) and starts and observes machine operation during first part production to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions.
Adjusts machine controls or other control media as required. Depending upon work center assignment the operator will set-up and operate one or more of the following machines: hydraulic shear chop saw. Set-up and tear-down may require the use of material handling equipment.
Uses gauges scales calipers mylars and/or blueprints customer tools and other measuring equipment to check first part quality.
Obtains first part for buy-off from lead person supervisor quality control inspector and/or second team member. Upon buy-off completes production run for the manufacturing planning operation.
Performs 100% inspection of all parts subsequent to first part buy-off and completes requirements of applicable statistical process control plans. Where available uses target times to evaluate timely completion of work.
Notifies lead person or supervisor about substantive discrepancies between manufacturing planning target time and actual set-up and/or run times.
Responsible for minor machine maintenance and maintaining proper alignment and condition of machine.
Completes required documentation including but not limited to: manufacturing planning operation buy-off recording of accurate part counts labor card entry set-up information special notes data collection plans tie-in information and recording the disposition of non-conforming material.
Tears down machine or hand tool set-up upon completion of production run returning all tools equipment and accessories to their proper locations.
Moves completed part order to next manufacturing operation or staging area. Works with others using continuous process improvement tools and techniques and just-in-time manufacturing techniques to develop and install process improvements that positively impact manufacturing through-put machine and human resources utilization space utilization organization and other factors.
Assists to incorporate process improvements into document instructions.
Actively participates in work center and cross-functional process improvement teams by attending team meetings completing action items encouraging complete and respectful discussion and understanding of goals alternatives and solutions.
Conduct all business transactions and communications in a professional manner congruent to company policy.
Maintain company confidentiality in all dealings with delivery personnel vendors etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES

High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred. Candidates that do not have a high school diploma or high school equivalency will be required to take a pre-employment assessment to be considered for the role.
Detail oriented with the ability to use elementary measuring tools i.e. micrometer calipers and electronic calipers.
Must have the ability to read and understand tolerances on manufacturing drawings.
Demonstrated decision-making ability utilizing good judgment in determining the appropriate guideline procedure and application to utilize in solving problems.
Understanding of basic math.
Thorough understanding of process flows lead times and lean principles in a mfg. environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including but not limited to eye ear and foot protection
May occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-50 pounds