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Fabrication Operator Jobs at Duke Manufacturing

Fabrication Operator Jobs at Duke Manufacturing

Sample Fabrication Operator Job Description

Fabrication Operator

Fabrication Operator

Job Description: Fabrication Operator

Advanced skills and knowledge in the set-up, adjustment and operating standard and special types of fabricating machines such as, but not limited to, brake press, laser, press and turret presses to perform repetitive operations such as cutting, shaping, bending metal plates, sheets and structural shapes within fractional tolerances to build standard and special food service equipment as specified by shop drawing. Use safety devices provided and operate machines using proper safety procedures. Keep machines and work areas clean and free of grease and oil. Conduct daily preventative maintenance operations as outlined on the 6S zone card. Notify lead person or supervisor of machine needing repair. Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with coworkers, supervisors, clients, customers.

 

Functional Area:

The following list of essential duties is not exhaustive. An employee may be required to perform additional tasks not listed below. If asked, you will be given the proper training or assistance necessary to perform the expected duties.

 

Brake: Select, position and clamp dies into machine using rule, square, shims, template, micrometer, calipers, built-in gauges, and hand tools. Program, set-up and run numerical control brake. Program numerical control gauges on press brakes. Determine lay of the grain on various metals, gauge of material and type of material. Make adjustments to set pressure and depth of ram stroke, adjustment rolls and speed of machine. Locate and mark bending or cutting lines and reference points onto work piece, using rule, compass, straightedge, or by tracing from templates. Obtain and transfer stock to machine manually or by pallet jack or hand jack. Position work piece manually against stops or align layout marks with die. Reposition work piece and may change dies for multiple or successive passes. Perform first piece verification by inspecting part dimension to print using tape measure, caliper, protractor, fixture, or part pattern, making necessary adjustments, as required. Stack parts and material in a safe manner. Be able to form hems, offsets, and complicated parts while meeting daily time goals.

 

Lissmac: Obtain and transfer stock to machine manually or by pallet jack or hand jack. Determine lay of the grain on various metals, gauge of material and type of material. Position work piece manually onto machine. Reposition work piece for multiple or successive passes. Perform first piece verification by inspecting.   Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale using a variety of deburring tools to the standard lined out on the drawing. Handle part from skid/table to machine and stack parts on out skid/table after machining.

 

Laser: Select, position and clamp sheets into machine using hands, built-in gauges, and hand tools. Determine lay of the grain on various metals, gauge of material and type of material. Position laser beds. Program, set-up and run numerical control manual and autofocus laser. Make adjustments to set air pressure, speed and depth of cut. Perform first and last piece verification by inspecting part dimension to print using tape measure, caliper, protractor, fixture, pin gauges, or part pattern, making necessary adjustments, as required. Perform all special instructions as lined out on traveler or drawing. Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale using a variety of deburring tools. Keep laser cutting as much as possible while checking parts. Handle part from skid to machine and stack parts on out skid/table after machining.

 

Press: Understand numerical control turret press programming. Determine lay of the grain on various metals, gauge of material and type of material. Position and clamp stops, guides and turn tables.   Make adjustments to set pressure and depth of ram stroke, adjustment rolls and speed of machined. Locate and mark bending or cutting lines and reference points onto work piece, using rule, compass, straightedge, or by tracing from templates. Obtain and transfer stock to machine manually or by pallet jack or hand jack.   Position work piece manually against stops or align layout marks with die or cutting blade. Reposition work piece and may change dies for multiple or successive passes. Perform first piece verification by inspection part dimension to print using tape measure, caliper, protractor, fixture, or part pattern, making necessary adjustments, as required. Handle part from skid/table to machine and stack parts on out skid/table after machining.

 

Fork truck: Need to be able to use and read a tape measure, calipers, protractor, and gauge wheel. Change propane tank. Must always drive in a safe driving manner.

 

Material handling: Work off of blue print drawings and job orders, position large sheets of material, computer skills (labeling and transferring parts to insure inventory accuracy), have a good understanding of quality on the materials that are being used. Determine lay of the grain on various metals, gauge of material and type of material. Obtain and transfer stock to machine manually or by pallet jack or hand jack. Perform first piece verification by inspecting part dimension to traveler using tape measure. Handle part from skid to machine and stack parts on out skid after machining. Knowledge of EPICOR. Must be able to drive forklift and follow all instructions lined out in fork truck description. Dump dumpsters in a safe manner.

 

Parts handling: Computer skills (labeling and transferring parts to insure inventory accuracy). Have a good understanding of quality on the materials that are being used. Need to be able to use and read a tape measure, calipers, protractor, and gauge wheel. Close out travelers. Knowledge of EPICOR. Must be able to drive forklift and follow all instructions lined out in fork truck description.

 

Fabrication Operator Job Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communication in a manner that gets along

with coworkers, supervisors, clients, and customers

Must maintain accuracy, proficiency, speed, and professionalism

Must be able to meet or exceed daily time goals. Work continuously regardless of current time

Follows General Safety Rules

Must 6S department workstations and actively support problem solving events

Search for and suggest ways to reduce or eliminate waste and update and/or engage in the KPI board conversations

Read and interpret work orders/unit drawings and reason and calculate dimensional solutions

Use a variety of hand tools and power tools

Inspect metal and/or parts for defects

Follow standard operating procedures and quality plan including performing first, last, middle and every 50 parts check.

Must have machines running within 15 minutes of start of day and stop running only for brakes, meetings, or 6S. No idling.

Have a goal of no returned parts or excessive rework

Master the use of one machine

Education / Experience

 

Degree (minimum)

Experience (minimum)

To qualify for Pay Grade 6

N/A

Must have understanding of tape measure, calipers, and protractor. Must be able to read and interpret prints.

 

Required Abilities:

  1. Mathematical Reasoning ' Use of elementary geometry, algebra and trigonometric principles.
  2. Interpretation of data and measuring devices requiring advanced skills and knowledge.
  3. The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
  4. Near Vision ' The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  5. Deductive Reasoning ' The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  6. Oral Comprehension ' The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  7. Visualization ' The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
  8. Written Expression ' The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  9. Information Ordering ' The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
  10. Oral Expression ' The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  11. Originality ' The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
  12. Speech Clarity ' The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Workplace Environmental Conditions:

  1. Typical manufacturing environment.
  2. Occasionally subject to sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
  3. Occasional exposure to oscillating movements (vibrations) of the extremities or whole body.
  4. Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions: proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, or exposure to chemicals.

 

 

 

 

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