Metal Forming Equipment Operator

High alloy metal fabricator in north New Jersey is seeking an experienced fabricator to setup assembly for tanks, pipe, heat exchanger components for U.S. military and oil & gas customers. The position requires math skills in trigonometry for layout and fitting up. This is NOT a welding position. This is a critical position that involves taking raw material and transforming them into high quality formed products for others to weld. You’ll be expected to interpret 2D drawings and use your expertise to measure, cut, and form various metals including titanium and high nickel alloys before passing over to the welding department.

Equipment to be used: Brake press, plate roll, angle roll, bandsaw

Job Type: Full-time

Qualifications: U.S. Citizen, High school or GED; Technical school a plus

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ability to review drawings, bill of materials and visualize the assembly sequence, layout parts to required dimensions, work closely with welders and machinists to set up parts for production.
• Experience with brake presses, Plate Rolls, drill presses, and other forming equipment is required.
• Due to customer specifications, maintaining rigorous quality control standards during fabrication is a must.
• Ideal candidate will have at least 4 years custom fabrication experience, and be familiar with shop drawings and standard fabrication procedures.
• Candidate will also be familiar with machine shop, welding and bending operations of sheet and plate fabrication, and be able to interpret weld symbols on drawings. Candidate will also analyze progress of fabrication to ensure timely completion of equipment and be able to work closely with welders to ensure proper fit-up of parts.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Oral and written communication; ability to read/write/speak English
• Legal authority to work in the USA