Fabricator

Summary: A Fabricator is engaged in all activities essential to fabrication including but not limited to; MIG welding, TIG welding, cutting, joining, shaping, project construction, equipment repair, tool fabrication, tool repair, general housekeeping and other tasks as assigned by the fabrication supervisor. The fabrication team plays a vital role in Horizon’s success.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to read blueprints to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, dimensions and tolerances, design details, e-drawings models, and BOM to plan and execute daily fabrication builds which include tooling and fixtures
• Able to fit, set, and install fabricated structures within the facility
• Able to hand-form, cut, or finish workpieces when required
• Ability to set up, operate, or tend machines to plasma, saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material
• Able to measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using tape measures, micrometers, gauges, calipers, and templates.
• Able to set examine completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and identify defective pieces according to types of flaws.
• Able to set stops and adjust components when making multiple or successive passes on equipment
• Able to set mark identifying data on workpieces
• Able to set remove vent tubes, tool holders, or other accessories to replace worn or broken parts, such as clamps, springs, or bushings
• Able to place workpieces on working tables, manually or using hoists or cranes
• Able to set clean tooling parting lines on workpieces, using hand torches.
• Ensure planned work schedules, preventative maintenance schedules and responsibilities are completed for fabrication equipment
• Coordination and communication with engineering as well as other departments and personnel as required
• Ensure spare supplies, materials and components are received and stored in an efficient and economical manner, and maintain required records in conformance with company policy
• Is compliant with safety standards in accordance with company policy
• Maintain fabrication work order system and update daily
• Able to measure and scribe reference lines on workpieces as guides for cutting or drilling operations, according to blueprints, templates, sample parts, or specifications.
• Able to set stops and adjust components when making multiple or successive passes on equipment
• Able to assist with equipment evaluation and placement of machine and tooling, requiring movement of secondary equipment as needed.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Communication/Interpersonal Skills (Verbal and Written)
• Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams
• Inventory software (WASP)
• Other software applications as required

Physical Requirements:

Position includes, walking, standing, lifting to 50lbs and working in a production setting.

The essential functions and qualifications detailed in this description are not all inclusive. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities based on the needs of the organization.