Fabricator I
The Fabricator I supports production by performing foundational fabrication tasks under direct supervision. This role focuses on learning fabrication processes, safe equipment operation, and quality standards while contributing to customer-specific orders.
The Fabricator I must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):
- Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
- Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
- Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
- Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
- Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
- Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
- Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo
Duties & Responsibilities
- Cut rope to specified customer lengths using chop saws and measuring tools
- Assist with pressing and installing buttons to defined diameter requirements
- Practice, train, and obtain annual welding certification to ensure weld integrity and reliability
- Strip plastic coating from rope per work instructions
- Apply protective coatings or paint to exposed rope and button assemblies
- Perform basic visual quality inspections to ensure product meets specifications
- Safely operate hand tools and entry-level fabrication equipment
- Follow all safety, quality, and standard work procedures
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
Compensation:
$21.50/hr
+ Monthly Incentive Payments based on meeting operational metrics after the 90-day probationary period is complete
Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 7 am - 3 pm
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Ability to read basic work instructions and measurements
- Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn fabrication skills and processes
- Ability to stand, lift, bend, and work with hands for extended periods
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior manufacturing or fabrication experience
Additional Information
Materials and Equipment Directly Used
- Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes.
- Strand and Wire rope of various diameters and lengths, on reels or in coils, empty or unassembled reels, paper lagging strips, tags, seizing wire, blocking, thimbles.
- Rewinding machines, stanchions, shafts, collars, bushings, rope cutters, measuring devices, fork trucks, banding equipment, welders, and various hand tools.
Additional Information:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment. A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
- Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability