Automation Fabrication Technician - 2nd Shift

• Machine Operation: Operate all key elements of the sheet metal fabrication system. Identify, resolve, and prevent issues within the system.
• Operate all key elements of the sheet metal fabrication system.
• Identify, resolve, and prevent issues within the system.
• Software: Utilize specialized software packages to program and operate all major elements of the sheet metal fabrication system.
• Utilize specialized software packages to program and operate all major elements of the sheet metal fabrication system.
• Business Process: Work with Automated Fabrication Supervisor to estimate fabrication times, balance workload, and manage work in progress to meet production schedules. Regularly assess system performance against established benchmarks.
• Work with Automated Fabrication Supervisor to estimate fabrication times, balance workload, and manage work in progress to meet production schedules.
• Regularly assess system performance against established benchmarks.
• Maintenance: Perform routine checks, replace consumables, and perform preventative maintenance to ensure uptime of the system.
• Perform routine checks, replace consumables, and perform preventative maintenance to ensure uptime of the system.
• Training: Willingness to learn new skills and software tools via formal training programs and informal on-the-job training.
• Willingness to learn new skills and software tools via formal training programs and informal on-the-job training.
• Must possess excellent problem solving and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have a good understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• The work environment is a warehouse assembly and fabrication facility. It will involve exposure to materials-handling equipment, the need to stand for extended periods, the need to follow safety protocols, and the requirement to lift and move heavy objects.
• Must be able to travel intermittently (less than 10%) for training.
• Associate's degree in an engineering or manufacturing discipline (MET, EET, Electro-Mechanical, Mechatronics, Advanced Manufacturing, or similar).
• -OR-
• Experience programming and operating metal forming machines (Laser, Punch, Press Brake, Mill, Lathe).
• Computer competence and deep knowledge of sheet metal fabrication is strongly preferred (Laser Technology Tables, Bend parameters, Automatic material loading/unloading, Lights out operation).

The hourly pay range for this position is $22.17 to $45.02 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.