GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: To set-up, operate or program various types of machines for production of piece parts for shelters to achieve quality and integrity of products at the lowest possible cost.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Receives instructions both verbally and from detailed prints and routings.
- Will be required to set-up and operate various Fabrication shop equipment to complete assigned tasks including drill press, shears, saws, punch press, radial. drill, de-coiler, band saws, press brake, rollers, tubing/pipe benders, various bench mounted equipment, all types of hand tools, electric powered hand tools, air powered hand tools, hoists, cranes, lift trucks.
- Performs operations that will include shearing, punching, forming, notching, boring, counter boring, tapping, threading, milling, drilling, reaming, counter. sinking, sawing, grinding, cutting, sharpening, chamfering, deburring.
- Assists with and/or constructs fixtures, jigs, tools, shop aids.
- Will produce piece parts & parts for prototypes as well as parts for machine and building maintenance as needed.
- Assists with and/or performs repairs to parts on jigs, fixtures, dies and shop aids.
- Assists with repairs to machines and equipment in Fabrication shop as requested or required by maintenance.
- All levels may perform other functions such as moving parts/material, loading/unloading, sweeping, cleaning, and various other assignments as needed.
- Uses various measuring and inspection tools and equipment for piece part inspection, compliance, accuracy verification.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area.
- May be asked to work outdoors on occasion as well as in other Departments as needed or required by shop workload.
- Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: - Will be able to set-up and run machines/ processes in Level I. May also be expected to be able to run machines in Level II that have been set-up. Begin training in the Set-up of Level II Machines/ Processes.
- Saws (4): Band Saw, Straight Radial Arm saw, All steel cutting saws
- Shears (1): 4' Edwards
- Bench Equipment (4) : Belt/Disc Sander, Chain Cutter, Hand Notcher, Hinge cutter
- Drill Presses (1): Operate Only
- Punching/Notching (2): Comaca Notching Press, Bliss Punch Press
- Total= 12 Machines/ processes
- Misc.: 5Ton Bridge Crane, Vacuum Lifter, Forklift
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: - Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
- Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
- Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
- Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - High school graduate or equivalent.
- 0-2 years experience.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Basic knowledge of shop math.
- Basic blueprint reading.
- Fraction and Decimal conversion.
- Ability to read and understand measuring and inspection equipment, tools.
WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Shop Floor environment.
- Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to tolerate constant noise (i.e.: machine motors).
- Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
- Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.