Material Handler III

SUMMARY :

Under limited supervision, the Fabricator makes, repairs, adapts, and rectifies tools, dies and other pieces of mechanical equipment with high precision specifications and tolerances by interpreting blueprints, consulting specifications and making operative tests.

The Fabricator operates all kinds of mechanical tools under the guidance of a supervisor. The Fabricator fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repairs dies, cutting tools, jigs and related items.

The Fabricator modifies dies to conform to engineering changes. This position may mentor lower level Fabricators. This position may be a subject matter expert (SME) in one or more types of manufacturing.

JOB DUTIES

Develops and implements production schedules to ensure the effective use of labor, tools, and equipment.

Studies engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.

Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers and rulers.

Examines work pieces for defects and measures work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.

Verifies conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.

Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill or otherwise form and assembles components.

May position, align, fit and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, follows blueprints and layout specifications, and uses appropriate tools and equipment.

May weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. May tack-weld fitted parts together.

Operates safety equipment and use safe work habits.

Keeps work area clean.

May mentor lower level fabricators.

May be a SME in one or more types of manufacturing.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Plans, manages, and reviews production operations to achieve output and quality objectives.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Knowledge of monitoring gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Read and understand work orders.

Knowledge of mathematics and its application.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and multi-limb coordination. Ability to handle material up to 100 pounds.

COMPANY INFORMATION :

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.