Fabrication Machine Operator

Fabrication Machine Operator Job Highlights

Company Profile

XL Specialized Trailers is a market-leading manufacturer of heavy haul and specialized trailers for the construction, commercial, agricultural, wind energy, oil and gas, and custom-style trailer markets.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Fabrication Machine Operator who is expected to prepare and process parts prior to assembly.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

• Possess an entry-level experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Completes production records by recording and delivering tubs and pallets of finished stock.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Determines sequence of operations by studying blueprints, specifications, and work orders
• Document actions by completing production, quality, and time forms.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions’ troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
• Identifies and anticipates safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.
• Maintains production by identifying space for staged components; delivering components to work centers; requisitioning and verifying additional components.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Wears proper personal protective equipment.
• Maintains specifications by observing operations; detecting malfunctions; inspecting parts; adjusting controls; replacing dies
• Maintains stock inventory by checking stock to determine the amount available, anticipating needed stock, placing and expediting orders for stock, and verifying receipt of stock.
• Prepares machine for production by positioning and securing dies, stops, guides, and turntables.
• Produces parts by locating and marking reference points on the workpiece with a rule, compass, template, etc., positioning or aligning the workpiece against stops and guides or with die, operating equipment
• Regulates machining by setting and adjusting controls.
• Resolves production problems by altering processes to meet specifications; notifying the supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Perform any other tasks assigned

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints, specifications and follow procedures
• Attention to quality and pride in workmanship
• Basic understanding of shop math
• Commitment to company values
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at an organizational level

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of standing
• Frequent crouching, kneeling, bending, and stooping
• Occasional ascending/descending stairs or ladder
• Occasional pushing or pulling
• Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work overtime including Saturdays

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed indoors

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) retirement plan
• 100% employer-paid health, dental + vision
• All tools provided
• Monthly profit-sharing bonus
• Overtime available
• Paid time off + paid holidays
• Paid training + certification

Employer’s Statement

XL Specialized Trailers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.