Fabricator I

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for fabricating and assembling plastic parts according to a work order, verbal instructions, or blueprints in addition to performing all warehouse functions at a branch operation in a safe, effective, and timely manner. The Fabricator I will work with moderate supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Fabricates and Assembles Plastics Parts- Designs and constructs templates and fixtures, assembles tools and materials, positions parts and subassemblies, and locates and marks bending and cutting lines onto parts. Sets up and operates machine tools associated with fabricating shops, such as radial drill presses, end mills, routers, brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, and edge planners. Ensures all parts are secured properly, alters dimensions to fit specifications, and packages and labels parts.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, and parts lists- Studies and interprets assembly instructions, and verifies specifications. Develops layout and plans sequence of operations, applying knowledge of trigonometry, stock allowances for thickness, machine and shrinkage, and physical properties of plastics.
• Service and Quality- Provides a high level of customer service for both internal and external customers, displaying a high sense of urgency. Verifies conformance of products to specifications by following quality guidelines including the use of proper measuring devices, inspection of incoming and outgoing material for quality, and documentation through the quality process
• Communication and Problem Solving- Resolves assembly and production issues, completes preventative maintenance, troubleshoots malfunctions, and performs minor repairs as needed. Communicates errors in product, equipment, and other issues that may arise in fulfilling orders.
• Performs general warehouse duties- Fills orders in a timely manner by operating warehouse equipment and machinery including operating a forklift, computing and optimizing yields, and cutting material to size. Loads and unloads delivery trucks as needed, using SAP to receive and ship materials. Processes operational activities in SAP through work orders and prepares proper documentation including transfer orders, bills of lading, delivery notes, work orders, call tags for non-conforming material and others as required.
• Safety and Continuous Improvement- Participates in continuous improvement activities including submitting ideas to help drive improvement. Follows company safety policies and procedures and looks for ways to improve safety in the facility
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Detail Orientation
• Multi-Tasking
• Sense Of Urgency & Work Ethic
• Communications Skills
• Setting Priorities & Time Management
• Problem Solving and Decision-Making