Fabrication Mechanic - 2nd Shift at Ipsen International Inc – Souderton, Pennsylvania

About Us

Ipsen designs and manufactures custom vacuum furnaces used for heat treating metal across a wide range of industries. We are a build-to-order fabrication job shop, producing highly engineered equipment that ranges in size from a small SUV to a three-story structure. Our work combines precision craftsmanship, advanced technology, and large-scale manufacturing to deliver solutions tailored to each customer’s needs.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

We believe great benefits shouldn't have to wait. That’s why we offer:

• Day-One Benefits – Enjoy our full benefits package starting your very first day—no waiting period required
• 401(k) with Company Match – We invest in your future with a generous 401(k) plan and company contributions to grow your savings faster
• Paid Time Off – Recharge and take the time you need with our competitive vacation package, paid holidays and PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement – We support your growth. Advance your education and career with our tuition assistance program
• Shift Differential - You’ll earn an additional 10% on top of your regular hourly wage for eligible shifts
• 2nd Shift - 2:30 - 11PM

Fabrication Mechanic coordinates all activities required to effectively lay out work, set-up appropriate machines or equipment to meet or exceed fabrication and customer requirements per design specifications and published schedules. Efficiently utilizes resources to minimize scrap, materials, and labor.

Responsibilities

Includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Consistently meet and exceed deadlines for assigned tasks
• Efficiently produce parts that meet and exceed quality standards as determined by the Production Supervisor and/or Quality Inspector
• Perform set ups and operation of the below machinery properly and safely:
  1. Shear
  2. Riveter
  3. Drill Press
  4. Strippit Punch Press
  5. Roller
  6. Disk Sander
  7. Portable Power Tools
  8. Band Saw, Table Saw, and Miter Saw
  9. Hand Brake
  10. Manual Brake Press
  11. Mill
  12. Lathe
• Trouble-shoot machine problems and perform preventative maintenance
• Other duties as assigned/needed

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• 1 year related experience and/or training
• Must have a High School Degree or GED equivalent
• Sheet metal fabrication experience preferred
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend all forms of written and/or verbal instructions including but not limited to basic correspondence and blueprints
• Effectively able to present information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, angles, and volume
• Knowledge of basic concepts of geometry
• Ability to apply a common sense approach and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Fork lift and overhead crane training and certification preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job of Fabrication Machine Operator. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand up to 8 hours per day; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to walk, occasionally climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• The employee must be able to work in the heat. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, dust and carbon in the air, or other airborne particles that may require respiratory protection.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and may require hearing protection.
• Eye protection and foot protection is required at all times.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran