Fabricator

Company: Barry-Wehmiller
Location: Greenville
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

About Us:

BW Flexible Systems is a global manufacturer of packaging systems that fill and bag thousands of food and non-food products. Our packaging systems are designed and manufactured to maximize the efficiency and lifetime value of our customers' packaging lines. Our range of machinery includes form-fill-seal, feeding, bag filling and sealing, pouch-making equipment, flow-wrap, reclosable packaging solutions, palletizing, stretch-wrapping and more.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Fabricator performs tasks required to roll, form, fabricate and weld structural metal products, such as parts, forming tubes, frameworks or subassemblies for machinery according to job order or blueprints. As part of the team, looks for and recommends process improvements to reduce touch time and consistently meet promised delivery dates. Encourages others to discover, develop and apply their talents enabling them to reach their full potential. Actively engages in our Lean journey by building and acting on continuous improvement and development opportunities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Rotate through all assembly process steps using hand tools, rollers, MIG & TIG welders, grinders, buffers and assembly fixtures to produce FTA's from engineering specifications.


* Perform moderately complex saw operations and painting as required.


* Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.


* Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.


* Detect defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report to supervisor describing in accurate detail to ensure proper corrective actions.


* Complete necessary documentation to ensure quality and production requirements.


* Actively participate in team meetings to communicate and help resolve any cost, quality, or production issues; understand and apply engineering change request process.


* Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures


* Maintain equipment and work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.


* Other duties as assigned.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum 2 years fabricating experience.


* Experience with MIG & TIG welding, soldering, metal fabrication tools and equipment.


* Experience with machined part fabrication.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

* Ability to understand and interpret moderately complex blueprints, specifications, and machined part prints


* Strong grinding knowledge


* Proficient in MIG & TIG welding


* Ability to be versatile and flexible


* Good interpersonal skills


* Ability to multi-task


* Good math skills including fractional, decimal and metric conversions.


* Team oriented


* Good communication skills


* Manual dexterity to push/pull sheet metal in manual rolling equipment with ability to lift up to 50lbs.


* Must be willing and able to work overtime as the workload requires.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Metal weld clean up and polishing experience on stainless steel sheet metal.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

BW Flexible Systems

Keywords: Barry-Wehmiller, Greenville , Fabricator, Other , Greenville, South Carolina