Job Title: FabricatorJob DescriptionThis position is responsible for the fabrication of low and medium voltage electrical switchgear cabinets to satisfy customer orders. Employees will take an order with a blueprint, perform cutting and fabrication, use hand and power tools, and prepare the materials for the next step in the process.Responsibilities
Process various types of steel, including cold roll, Galvannel, and stainless steel.
Recognize copper and steel thickness and gauges.
Cut copper and sheet steel on a shear (48x96).
Operate forming machinery to bend copper and steel (Hydraulic Brake Press - 50/50 and B130).
Operate shearing machinery including glastic and steel (Hydraulic Shear – Cincinnati Shear).
Punch holes in copper and steel (Boschert CU-PROFI, Stripit 750).
Wash, dry, and prepare steel parts for paint.
Debur and grind steel parts with hand tools.
Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
Ensure proper protective equipment is worn at all times and tools or other equipment are properly used based on the task.
Follow control document procedures.
Maintain regular in-person attendance.
Essential Skills
At least 2 years of experience as a Fabricator working with Press Brakes, shop equipment, and hand/power tools.
Experience in washing steel parts.
Experience in grinding and deburring.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings.
Ability to convert fractions to decimal equivalents and decimals to fractions.
Basic computer skills.
Must be a team player with good attendance.
Ability to take direction, follow instructions, and work with others with a positive attitude.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, to perform job duties such as facilitating department huddles, collaborating with engineers and project managers, and assigning duties to team members.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High School Diploma or Technical School preferred but not required.
Why Work Here?Company offers good benefits and long-term earning opportunities, including group health, dental, vision, and life insurance, Local 134 IBEW Pension Plan, and supplemental insurance. The company values integrity and ethics, customer focus, collaboration and teamwork, quality work, innovation/continuous improvement, job knowledge, time management/productivity, problem solving/decision making, and effective communication.Work EnvironmentThe facility is medium-sized with 60 employees and manufactures everything from start to finish, including fabrication, welding, wiring, and assembly. The facility is very clean, new, modernly designed, and maintains comfortable temperatures to work in.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, Illinois.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.