FabricatorFinishing Operator

We are looking for a skilled hands-on Fabrication and Finishing Technician to join our manufacturing this role you will set up and operate a variety of fabrication and finishing equipment to produce high-quality food-grade stainless steel parts.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude experience working in a manufacturing environment and takes pride in producing quality work while maintaining a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

If you enjoy working with your hands reading blueprints operating machinery and seeing a finished product come together this could be a great opportunity for you.

On a typical day you may:

• Set up and operate conventional fabrication and finishing equipment including:

  • Glass bead blasting equipment

  • Hydraulic presses

  • Drill presses

  • Stroking machines

  • CNC press brakes

• Use hand tools power tools pneumatic tools hand drills and grinders to perform blasting grinding deburring blending and polishing.

• Inspect parts throughout the manufacturing process using measuring tools prints templates charts and other quality inspection procedures.

• Read and interpret blueprints sketches templates and work instructions.

• Measure and verify dimensions using tools such as tape measures scales micrometers and templates.

• Maintain established production rates while meeting quality standards.

• Plan the sequence of operations to produce parts efficiently and cost-effectively.

• Identify and report equipment process quality or safety concerns to your supervisor.

• Maintain a clean organized and safe work area.

• Follow all company safety quality and Lean manufacturing practices.

• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 13 years of experience operating fabrication equipment machine tools or working in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hand and power tools.

• Experience setting up and operating fabrication equipment.

• Experience with CNC press brakes is preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints sketches and technical instructions.

• Understanding of basic measuring and inspection tools including tape measures scales micrometers and templates.

• Knowledge of the physical properties of metals and how they apply to fabrication and finishing processes.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical and arithmetic calculations accurately.

• Ability to plan and organize work efficiently.

• Ability to learn and operate additional equipment as needed.

• Ability to be trained and certified to operate a forklift.

• Strong attention to detail quality and safety.

• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.

• Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends as production needs require.

This position works in a manufacturing and fabrication shop environment. Employees may be exposed to:

• Manufacturing equipment and machinery

• Forklift and crane traffic

• Noise and other typical shop conditions

• Hot and cold temperatures

• Heavy materials and equipment

This is a physically active position. Candidates must be able to:

• Stand for extended periods of time.

• Frequently bend crouch kneel stoop stretch and climb.

• Frequently handle and operate grinders finishing equipment hand tools and other equipment.

• Lift push and pull up to 50 pounds individually.

• Maintain the ability to see details at close range for quality inspection and precision work.