General Description
The Fabrication Associate is responsible for expertly operating high performing CNC laser, press brake and oxide removal equipment to safely produce beautiful metal parts to customer print specifications. These parts are to meet or exceed established quality and productivity standards.
Rates up to 22.84 per hour for experienced manufacturing Equipment Operators, Material Handlers
Organizational Relationships and Authority
The associate reports directly to the Supervisor.
There are no direct reports to this position. However, machine performance is the responsibility of the operator and any conditions that lower the expected output of the machine must be communicated to the Profiling Machinery Technician.
Key Responsibilities and Purpose
The primary responsibility of the associate is to produce metal fabricated parts to customer print specifications using a standard process.
Additional tasks include:

Running cnc equipment according to the production schedule
Loading materials with fork trucks, cranes, carts and non-standard "drop" material by hand as required
Entering sourced material into the ERP system
Unloading tables by repetitively lifting and placing metal blanks or finished parts into containers (bins, boxes, gongs)
Emptying dust collection bins according to preventive maintenance schedules
Safely removing skeletons and emptying scrap bins as needed
Supporting achievement of company standards in safety, productivity, and on-time production
Maintaining a satisfactory attendance record, as outlined in the employee handbook
Assisting other operators by working as a team to unload and inspect completed parts
Using inspection devices (calipers, pin gauges, check fixtures) to inspect parts, according to print and product inspection plan (PIP)
Selecting and using fixtures, as identified in the CNC program
Gathering required documents (process photos, process inspection plans, job traveler, print, and work in process parts) to successfully run the job
Reading the print fully in order to understand tolerances, geometry, material thickness, and special instructions
Reading traveler for special instructions
Labeling work in process parts, scrap and finished parts according to ISO policy
Wearing proper protective equipment, as directed by equipment or process
Understanding safety requirements in work areas, and complying with requirements
Using material data sheets (MSDS) effectively
Participating in continuous improvement projects, both independently and as a team member, when requested or as the opportunity to volunteer presents itself
Completing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual department maintenance as assigned
Offering process improvement ideas
Accurately entering job information, quantities and inspection results into the ERP systems
Correctly clocking into and out of attendance systems

Job Demands & Expectations

This associate represents the values and vision of General Stamping & Metalworks. Meaning, operators are expected to continuously improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities to grow both personally and professionally.

This position also requires the employee to seek additional skills trade certification, as reasonably requested by supervisors or managers

Qualifications and Competencies
To perform this job successfully, an individual must:

Customer satisfaction focuses involving face-to-face communication with individuals or teams. Works cooperatively with others to improve departmental metrics as required maximizing value and reducing costs. Continual improvement of product and process quality in all areas of responsibility.
English language, both verbal and written, and reading comprehension sufficient to enable effective
Completion of all job tasks.
Administrative/clerical/computer knowledge/ability sufficient to accurately complete transactions on paper forms as well as computerized entry fields as required facilitating operations.
Ability to repeat the same physical or mental activities repetitively over and over while sustaining accuracy of work, including handling parts potentially up to 55 lbs.; ability to grasp parts repetitively; etc.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred

Experience

No experience in manufacturing is required. Prior job experience is preferred

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Open office, cubicle, individual or shared office
Shop floor

Conditions of Hire

All employment with GSM, Inc. is at-will by the employer and employee and therefore subject to change.