Fabrication Tech

Job Summary

Executes building and fabrication of steel, aluminum, plastic, and composite detail parts in accordance with established policies, procedures, work instructions and specific customer requirements

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• Fabricate parts using press break, shears, hammers, punches, drills, and other fabrication tools and machinery. Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff parts using hand and power tools
• Follow necessary documentation for procedures, processes, and best-known-methods including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and completing relevant checklists
• Read blueprints, Engineering Change Orders and job traveler specifications to determine the proper tooling required
• Utilize precision measurement tools for part fabrication and inspection
• Deburr, Sand, and inspect work pieces as required to meet product conformity
• Setup and operation of CNC router tables
• Ensure conformance to specifications
• Ability to read and follow complex written instructions
• Build tooling/fixturing as required to hold work pieces
• Work with designers and engineers to resolve print/part issues and exchange technical information
• Clean parts, equipment, and production areas as required
• Maintain equipment
• Maintain a safe work environment and staying OSHA compliant with relevant safety training
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing philosophies and tools a plus
• Other Duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six or more years’ experience working with sheet metal machines and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic familiarity with the use of hand tools.
• Knowledge and experience in reading blueprints
• Knowledge of fabricating the following materials: stainless steel, aluminum, and assorted plastics.

Working Hours

Night Shift: Monday through Friday 2:30PM to 11:00PM  (Includes an additional $2.75/hour shift differential) 

Skills

• Good math skills 
• General mechanical skills 

Computer Skills

• Basic skills

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

This position will be open and posted until filled, with a minimum posting period of three days.