Fab Associate 8hr 1st Shift

Job Summary:To properly operate fabrication equipment, produce high quality parts that meet or exceed customer expectations, and package unfinished/finished goods. This employee is expected to achieve and maintain established net rates.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Operate any fabrication equipment with little or no assistance after having been properly trained.Assume responsibility for quality of all fabricated products as well as that of extrusions.Assume responsibility for safety and housekeeping by working and behaving in a safe manner, learning emergency procedures, reporting safety risks, and keeping your work area clean.Keep accurate records of work performed including shop orders (weight sheets), operator reports, safety check sheets, etc.Assist in the training of new employees by readily sharing job knowledge and other information.Perform light material handling including construction of packaging materials, disposal of scrap and labeling.Perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities: N/AQualifications, Education and/or Experience:High school diploma or GED required.Meets requirements defined by process skill and technical, team and leadership skill matrixSome manufacturing and/or technical experience desirable.Must learn to use a tape measure, length gauge, and other basic measuring instruments.Must learn to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and various quality gauges.Must acquire basic blueprint reading skills such as matching sections to correct prints, orientation and location of specifications.Physical/Mental Demands:Must be able to understand written and verbal instruction and communicate the same.Must be able to learn and retain information on products, operating procedures, quality requirements, set-ups, etc.Must work well in a team setting.Must be able to lift loads up 50 pounds frequently and assist coworkers with heavier loads.