Sheet Metal Fabricator

Essential Responsibilities include the following.  

• Set up and operate company equipment, machines, and tools in a safe manner.
• Read cut sheets and verify material, measurement, and part type. 
• Construct templates or mock-ups as needed.
• Program sheet metal brake with correct measurements, angles and color side following company procedures. 
• Double check design specifications and double-check measurements before cutting work.
• Operate shear and brake in a safe manner.  
• Adjust shear according to measurements of verified stretch out. 
• Stack, label, and package parts and stage in the appropriate racking for pick up. 
• Prepare ACM panels for construction by attaching extruded aluminum clips to the panels.
• Use applicable equipment and machinery to cut extruded aluminum clips to size. 
• Maintain consistency and superior quality standard by regularly checking panels for damage or mistakes and take action to fix and notify a manager. 
• Accurately read and follow detail sheet, ensuring all tasks are marked as complete.  
• Perform regular maintenance on equipment and tools, report issues for repairs. 
• Inspect and repair small engine, power, and hand tools and test for quality, as needed. 
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area by putting away tools and equipment at the end of the day, sweep debris, correctly dispose of and store chemicals properly; notify a manager of any potential issues. 
• Operate a forklift, if needed. (Maintain proper certification as required.) 
• Cut accessory parts, as needed. 
• Ensure quality control through checks and balances and adhering to industry and company standards.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Competencies:  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:  

• Attention to Detail – pay close attention to detail and follow all instructions closely to ensure accuracy; follow up with questions to supervisor, if needed. 
• Job Knowledge / Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. 
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Writing is clear, informative, and professional.  
• Teamwork - The ability to work effectively with others, balancing the needs of the team and those of the individual; Gives and welcomes feedback. 
• Administration and Organization Support - Follows policies and procedures; Processes paperwork accurately, timely and legibly; Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. 
• Productivity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. 
• Attendance & Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. 
• Safety and Security - Daily actions demonstrate our standard for a safe and secure workplace.  
• Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. 
• Dependability- Can be relied upon to meet schedules, deadlines, and productivity standards; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with and alternate plan; Ability to prioritize workload, attain needed resources and execute a plan that optimized results. 
• Innovation- Displays original thinking and creativity/ meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention. 
• Appearance and Grooming- Practices appropriate grooming, hygiene, and attire selection. 
• Problem Solving/Judgement- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions and assess consequences; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 
• Initiative- Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed; Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence. 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Language Skills:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, area, and square footage. Understand degrees and angles.  
• Reasoning Ability:  Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Must possess the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is: 

Standing and Sitting: Specific demands for standing and sitting on this job: 

• Frequently required to stand 

Walking and Reaching: Specific demands for walking and reaching on this job: 

• Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms 

Climb, Balance, Bend, and Crawl: Specific demands for this job: 

• The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl.  

Dexterity and Sense of Touch: Specific demands for sense of touch and dexterity on this job: 

• Frequently required to use hand to finger movements, handle, or feel; 

Lifting: Specific demands for lifting on this job: 

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds 
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds 
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 

Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job:  

• Close vision 
• Distance Vision 
• Color Vision 
• Peripheral Vision 
• Depth perception 
• Ability to adjust focus 

Verbal and Auditory Demands: Specific talking and hearing abilities required by this job: 

• Must be able to talk and hear 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud 
• The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions 

The employee is exposed to: 

• Moving mechanical parts 
• Fumes or airborne particles 
• Toxic or caustic chemicals 
• Risk of electrical shock 
• Vibration 
  Summary

  The Shop Technician follows plans and cut sheets to create metal parts through operating the shear and brake and/or assembling ACM (Aluminum Composite Material) panels according to company protocols, quality standards, and package for shipment.