Fabrication Operations Assistant Relocation assistance available if moving from out of the area up to 4500

POSITION SUMMARY

The Fabrication Operations Assistant is an entry/developmental cross-functional position that supports several areas of M J & H Fabrications custom fabrication operation. The role is designed for a dependable motivated employee with useful shop fabrication computer or technical aptitude who is interested in learning additional parts of the business. Work may include CNC/ProNest programming support estimating support Quality Control documentation safety documentation and general fabrication/production support. Responsibilities will vary based on workload company needs training and the employees developing skills. Relocation assistance available if moving from out of the area up to $4500

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with and learn ProNest programming and nesting including reviewing fabrication drawings preparing and verifying parts and cut programs maintaining organized CNC files and helping improve material utilization.
• Support plasma cutting operations by helping coordinate cut work reviewing information needed for production and assisting with basic troubleshooting or production questions as experience develops.
• Assist Estimating with drawing and specification review material takeoffs quantity calculations material requirements and organizing information used to prepare estimates and quotes.
• Support the documentation and recordkeeping side of Quality Control including job travelers production and quality records material identification/traceability records drawing and revision control nonconformance documentation corrective-action records and customer-required quality documentation.
• Assist with Safety documentation and program support including training records JSA/JHA documentation toolbox-talk records incident and near-miss documentation corrective-action tracking and shop safety paperwork.
• Work with shop and office personnel to help resolve questions involving drawings material information documentation job records and production requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and paper records associated with assigned work.
• Assist with process improvements data gathering technical tasks and other fabrication or operational support as assigned.
• Develop competency in multiple functional areas over time and take on additional responsibility as training knowledge and ability increase.

• Previous experience in every functional area is not required; relevant fabrication shop computer technical estimating CNC quality-documentation or safety experience is beneficial.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software systems and technical processes.
• Ability to read fabrication/shop drawings or demonstrated aptitude and willingness to develop this skill.
• Experience with ProNest or similar nesting software CNC/plasma equipment CAD Excel estimating/material takeoffs or fabrication documentation is preferred but not required in every area.
• Good basic math and measurement skills with mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Dependable work history and ability to follow instructions ask questions and work independently after appropriate training.

• Strong willingness to learn and develop across CNC/ProNest Estimating Quality documentation Safety and general fabrication operations.
• Ability to organize information maintain accurate records and pay attention to details that affect production or job documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both shop and office personnel.
• Ability to recognize when information drawings dimensions or documentation do not appear correct and obtain clarification rather than guessing.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and move between different types of work based on company and production needs.
• Problem-solving mindset initiative and comfort working with computers and technical information.

• Follow all company safety rules PPE requirements shop procedures and instructions applicable to assigned work.
• Maintain accurate documentation and protect drawing revision control material traceability information and job records where required.
• Report discrepancies missing information or documentation problems promptly rather than making unsupported assumptions.
• Understand that the Quality Control portion of this position is primarily documentation and recordkeeping support; this position is not intended to serve as the primary QC inspector.
• Perform assigned work carefully and accurately while supporting efficient shop and office operations.

• Work may be divided between office/computer tasks and time in an active fabrication shop.
• Must be able to safely walk through production areas stand bend reach and access work areas as needed to gather information or support assigned tasks.
• May work around welding grinding plasma cutting cranes forklifts noise heat fumes and other normal fabrication-shop conditions.
• Must be able to wear required PPE when entering or working in production areas.

• Pay is dependent on experience skills and qualifications. Insurance benefits are available after successful completion of the probationary period.