Fabricator at Flory Industries – Salida, California

Job Summary

The Fabricator role (I, II, III) is responsible for using various raw materials, tools, and hands-on skills to create components for finished machinery. This role involves setting up and operating machinery, such as saws, hydraulic shears, fastener presses, and single-station punches, while ensuring products meet specifications. Fabricators read, interpret, and follow blueprints or instructions to produce accurate parts. Fabricator II and III roles require the ability to adjust machinery to ensure precision and quality, with Fabricator III having the expertise to set up and operate all machines in the fabrication shop, maintaining the highest product standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and operate laser machines, CNC Punch, Press Brakes, Roll, Saws, Hydraulic Shear, Fastener Press, and Single Station Punch.
• Perform necessary adjustments, including blade changes, material staging, and handling hydraulic material equipment.
• Handle, sort, count, and tag fabricated metal parts.
• Use handheld sanders to deburr metal parts.
• Assist machine operators as needed.
• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints or instructions for finished products.
• Operate Drill Press, Hydraulic Press, and Single Station Punch as required.
• Ensure quality control and document work performed.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop environment.
• Able to perform Fabricator I & II responsibilities as needed.

SALARY RANGE

$20 - $34 per hour.

JOB LOCATION

4737 Toomes Rd, Salida, CA 95368.

AVAILABLE BENEFITS

• 401K.
• Medical – Dental – Vision – Life – FSA – Aflac.
• 9 Paid Holiday’s.
• Performance-based bonus.

AAP / EEO STATEMENT

Flory Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience in the use of calipers.
• Must be able to pass the Forklift Driver Certification test.

PREFERRED

• Experience operating saws, fastener presses, laser machines, CNC Punch, and press brakes.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

Safety

• Works safely and follows all safety work rules according to the company handbook, safety policies and procedures, training, etc.
• Reports any unsafe conditions or unsafe work practices.
• Offers safety recommendations to improve safety performance.
• Encourages safe behavior with coworkers.
• Participate in safety meetings or add input for safety meetings.
• Assists in eliminating hazards.
• Supports safety initiatives.

Conceptual Skills

• The ability to work and visualize abstract concepts and ideas.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Quick Learner.

Process Improvement

• Desire for continual learning and improvement.

Verbal Communication

• Effectively craft and deliver concise and informative communications, to listen to and address the concerns of others, and transfer and translate information from one level or unit of the organization to another.

Functional and Technical Skills

• Knowledge of reading blueprints.
• Good knowledge/skill in the use of calipers and tape measures.
• Good knowledge of steel types and gauges.

Attention to Detail

• Has a critical eye for detail and will settle for nothing less than his/her best effort in achieving exceptional quality.

Judgment

• Has the expertise and experience to utilize problem-solving skills in the solution of any given problem.
• Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment.

Teamwork/Interpersonal Effectiveness

• Self-motivated and teamwork oriented.
• Fosters a supportive “win-win” and fun team environment.
• Actively participates in achieving team goals and supports teamwork across all departments and divisions.
• Willing to compromise and look for solutions that benefit the company.
• Displays respect for differences among team members and gives credit where credit is due.

Ethics/Integrity

• Considers FLORY’S mission/vision/values statements in making decisions and taking actions.
• Set an example of high work ethic and integrity.
• Words are consistent with their actions.
• Willing to take necessary actions when serious ethical issues are at stake.
• Willing to confront rumors, gossip, and other inappropriate behaviors that are contrary to our values and culture.

Accountability

• Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work.
• Does not offer or accept excuses for failures, including passing responsibility on to others.
• Creates own measure of excellence and makes specific changes to improve performance continuously.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously lift, push, pull, bend, stoop, twist, reach, grasp, grip, walk, and stand.
• Occasionally squat.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work indoors or outdoor depending on the assignment. Indoor environment: cold, heat, dust, fumes, airborne particles, minimal to moderate noise levels, machinery, moving equipment. Outdoor environment: rain, extreme cold, wind, extreme heat, dust, moderate to loud noises, machinery, moving equipment.
• Safety requirements: safety glasses, hearing protection, protective footwear, and gloves.
• Additional protective equipment may be required depending on the task or job duty performed.
• Fast-paced dynamic environment.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.