Fabricator Operator II

Location: Fayetteville, NC

Work Schedule: 3rd Shift (Friday - Sunday: 6:00AM - 6:00PM)PRIMARY FUNCTION: Fabricate and/or modify various sheet metal parts. Work with and maintain the area schedule, making modifications, if necessary, to maintain a constant and orderly flow of work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Work from oral and/or written instructions coming from supervisors and/or prints, sketches and manufacturing information sheets. Ability to interface with personal workstation computer to pull blueprints, review job orders in DMM system, comp in/out completed orders in DMM.Utilize manufacturing information sheets, determine necessary parts, write requisitions and work with Kan-Ban attendant to obtain materials from stock areas. Operate fabricating equipment such as FMS, press brake, shear, punch, bender, and nibbler to make or modify all types of bus connectors, risers, taps, mains, etc. Ability to work and operate multiple workstations include but not limited to: FMS/FINN, Press brake and spot welders to meet expected takt time or daily demand rate of work cell. Fabricate and/or modify and assemble braces, spacers, barriers, and supports for copper or aluminum as required. Utilize electric trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, ergo lifts and cranes to move material and product as required. Assemble, tape, or sleeve if required or necessary. Set up and operate nibbler/punch press to modify or add cutouts and holes to doors, covers, etc. Use hand tools to debur and finish pieces as required. Clean and lubricate equipment, clear slugs and check punches as necessary. Maintain records as required-e.g. include production control boards, hour by hour charts, 5S checklist, TPM sheets. This includes maintaining a library of reference sketches and feeding this information to engineers and the area supervisor to correct, update, or make standardized drawings. Monitor area supply bins to ensure adequate hardware and parts supply, and to alert the area supervisor or designated person if there is a pending problem. Contact Engineering Dept. when an engineering problem arises, as directed by area supervisor. Coordinate efforts with storeroom personnel. Determine the quality of work by reporting problems to the Area Supervisor or Quality Control personnel. Maintain a piece count and associated records where applicable. Wear all safety equipment and observe all hygiene requirements as specified and directed. Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly manner. Maintain daily 5S standards in work area or zone.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to understand and read blueprints. Should have sufficient knowledge of the operation of machines required to fabricate metal parts with an ability to make sketches of bus bar assemblies as needed from the actual assemblies on the floor.