Metal Fabrication Technician II

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Metal Fabrication Technician II (Tech II) to join our prototyping team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in fabrication, metrology, and set up and operation of machines including laser/punches, routers, and brakes. Tech II responsibilities include the manufacture of metal parts, evaluation of drawings, and documentation. This role is critical. Applicants must think independently, and work with little supervision. Production schedules must be meticulously maintained.

Responsibilities

• Analyze diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other instructions, or procedures for correctness, clarity and manufacturability.
• Collaborate to document and fix errors.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve techniques.
• Set up, and operate fabricating machines, such as press brake, laser/punch machine, horizontal bend machine, and CNC router for various metals including steel, aluminum copper.
• Manufacture metal and plastic parts to specifications and schedules.
• Accurately utilize measuring devices such as 3D Scanners, scales, gauges, rulers, micrometers, calipers, squares, and tape measure.
• Comply with all safety, quality and work rules, guidelines, and regulations.
• Maintain production equipment, and a safe, clean, and healthy work environment.
• Escalate problems and communicate progress.
• Accurately transact data and update dashboards.
• Handle, store and retrieve materials.
• Support others.
• Perform other duties as required.

KPI’S

• On time to promise (%)
• Production downtime (%)
• Scrap Rate (%)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of fabrication experience; preferably in mixed metal fabrication.
• 1-2 years of experience, or training in document control.
• Forklift certified.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Activities: Sitting – 10% Walking/Standing – 90%
• Lifting: Continuously lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bending: Must be able to bend, squat, and climb.
• Vision: Ability to see small or detailed items.
• Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Environment: Shop/warehouse. Not climate controlled. Exposure to heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration.

Compensation 

The salary range for this role is $32 - $45 per hour, based on location, experience, and qualifications.