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Fabricator

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We are seeking a 1st shift Fabricator (8am-430pm) for our Antioch, IL facility. The Fabricator will be responsible for building, modifying, designing, and repairing machinery and equipment as directed. Directs and controls multiple fabrication projects.

SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Updates project list with Manager, Production Services and coordinates schedule of individual projects
  • Participate in designing new and modifying existing equipment and machinery
  • Produces prints and drawings as required
  • Ensures all phases fabrication are being performed effectively
  • Identifies and solves any problems with equipment or personnel
  • Build new machinery, equipment, and fixtures, and rebuild and refurbish equipment as needed
  • Paint new and refurbished equipment
  • Operate fabrication equipment, machines, and tools
  • Maintains open communication with maintenance and warehouse to ensure project schedules are met
  • Ensures consistent and maximum throughput while maintaining quality
  • Ensures that product loss and scrap are kept to a minimum
  • Maintains raw material and supply inventories, and notifies purchasing when items need to be ordered
  • Trains new hires as well as long-term employees on proper equipment use
  • Communicates with maintenance and production to meet fabrication needs
  • Complies with and enforces all company policies and procedures
  • Keeps plant fabrication/tool area organized and clean at all times


Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF

  • Fabrication systems, processes, and equipment
  • Welding processes and equipment
  • Mechanical systems and machine design
  • Must be able to read and interpret documents such as drawings, prints, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals


SKILL IN

  • Welding MIG and TIG
  • Plasma Cutting
  • Lathe and Mill Setup / Operation
  • Ironworker, Shears, Punch and Dies
  • Fabrication Tools and processes
  • Use of measuring devices such as caliper and micrometer.
  • Operating a forklift.


ABILITY TO

  • Understand technical concepts Mechanical movement, Forces, and Design
  • Work with fellow employees from different teams.
  • Oversee projects and due dates.
  • Start and maintain project timelines
  • Effectively communicate with others
  • Problem solves and attention to detail.


Education And Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • 3+ years of MIG welding experience
  • 3+ years’ experience in machine fabrication and design operations; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.