Apprentice, Fabrication

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for supporting all fabrication shop operations, including but not limited to the shop fabricators and manager, in completing all assigned tasks. Basic tasks will include shop cleaning and organizing, assist in the assembling of chassis, and be capable of fabricating chassis and chassis related parts with some supervision, guidance, or assistance when necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for shop and break room clean-up, including but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing.
• Responsible for assisting in the loading and unloading of trucks and departmental supplies as needed.
• Responsible for stocking and restocking work stations with metal and parts, as needed.
• Responsible for identifying shop opportunities for clean-up and organization.
• Responsible for the completion of assigned shop tasks and projects, including providing support to area Fabricators to complete necessary work in a timely manner.
• Responsible for maintaining the shop in a clean and organized manner.
• May assist in the build of automobiles per customer specifications.
• Fabricate parts
• Knowledgeable in the use of various tools, such as micrometers, scales, squares, dial indicators, calipers, angle finder, and sonic tester.
• Assists with part management to ensure planning for lead times and production demands.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Accept responsibility and account for his/her own actions.
• Accuracy - Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Possess critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and managers all having varying degrees of education and background.
• Detail Oriented - Pays attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Demonstrates being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability - Demonstrates being dependable and trustworthy.
• Repairing - Repairing items using needed tools and equipment.
• Responsible - Has the ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct or actions.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Experience: No prior experience necessary.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.

Certifications & Licenses: MIG and TIG welding certification preferred.

Other Requirements: Prior shop experience preferred. Knowledge of basic fabrication, including MIG and TIG welding is a plus. Must be able to multi-task and execute with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to adapt to changing demands with minimal structure. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact well with others is required. Must be a team player with a high level of integrity. Must possess demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to clean thoroughly.

This role subject is to U.S. export control restrictions. U.S. Citizen or Green Card is a requirement.

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