Fabrication Operator

Position Description:

The Fabrication Operator uses tube fabrication equipment such as saws, swagers, bending machines, and drills to process material in a way that meets customer specifications. Precise attention to detail and strict adherence to safety and quality standards are an absolute must in this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate various types of fabrication equipment in a job shop atmosphere


• Record accurate information for all production orders


• Keep work area clean throughout the day


• Report any quality-related problems to the Supervisor for resolution


• Provide cross training to others and be cross trained elsewhere as needed


• Attend all scheduled company & safety meetings


• Follow and enforce company safety policies and safe work practices at all times


• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation with other employees and supervisors


• Report any equipment problems to the Supervisor for immediate repair or schedule for repair

Physical & Work Requirements:

• Ability to work in a warehouse facility within OSHA guidelines; conditions may be heated/unheated and periodically noisy


• Fast-paced, moderately stressful, constantly changing day to day work environment


• Ability to stand, walk, or be mobile for up to eight hours per shift


• Must be able to lift 50 pounds as needed


• Required to wear proper PPE at all times in warehouse


• Willing to work overtime as needed

Required Background, Competencies & Expertise:

• High School Diploma or GED


• Ability to read, interpret, and use tape measure and other tube fabrication equipment


• Good verbal and written communication skills


• Safety orientation


• Spatial ability


• Achievement orientation


• Responsibility


• Thoroughness / detail orientation


• Teamwork


• Persistence


• Self-motivated


• Mechanical comprehension

Preferred Background, Competencies & Expertise:

• Thorough knowledge of US Wholesale operations, policies, and procedures


• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality procedures