Fabricator

Fabricator

Summary

The basic function of the Fabricator is to measure, cut, punch, bend, and fasten chassis and face panels and sub-assemblies used in the manufacture of all scoreboard products. This is an hourly TEMPORARY position based in Houston, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Read the production schedule and determine what must be completed before the end of the day.
• Inspect each sheet of metal for flaws and use measuring tape to ensure the correct size.
• Determine how best to efficiently utilize one sheet of metal for multiple parts.
• Move materials as needed to supply fabrication and transfer material to other departments.
• Operate plasma tables, shear, brakes, CNC, and other fabrication equipment.
• Inspect each fabricated sub assembly for correctness prior to transferring it to another department.
• Read and interpret drawings and layout and cut sheet metal per design.
• Crosstrain in all steps of the fabrication process for assigned product family.
• Wears PPE always when using tools and equipment.
• Accurately record time for labor costing and payroll purposes.
• Periodically assist other departments with their job functions when directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Must demonstrate the ability to properly handle and modify sheet metal to an acceptable quality level.
• Must be able to utilize hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and customers.
• Operate Windows and OS2 computers, and mobile devices and use the appropriate authorized business applications, including PYRO, Outlook, Word, Excel, and other systems as assigned.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work safely.
• Must be able to perform basic math skills and read a tape measure to 1/16 of an inc.
• Prior experience working with metal in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

Education and Licensing

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one year of related experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life/ADD
• Voluntary Life/ADD
• Dependent Life/ADD
• 401k with Employer Match
• Vacation
• Personal Time
• Watchfire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
• Legal authorization to work in the US required. We will not consider candidates who need sponsorship, now or in the future, to be legally employed in the US. No H1B, OPT, CPT or other "temporary work authorization" candidates will be considered.