Fabrication Mechanic Trainee, Souderton, Pennsylvania

Ipsen USA is the industry leader for versatile heat treatment systems and advanced process technology. Our advanced equipment is developed for Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Tool & Die, and other various industries across the globe.

Ipsen International Inc

Description: Ipsen is a Drug Free Workplace

About the company

Ipsen USA is the leading industry for versatile heat treatment systems and advanced process technology. Our atmosphere and vacuum heat-treating systems and supervisory controls systems are used in many mission-critical applications. Our advanced equipment is developed for Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Tool & Die and other various industries across the globe.




We Offer

• Full benefits on day one, no waiting period!
• Generous 401k match
• Paid time off
• Bonus potential

Overview

Works closely with direct supervision to coordinate 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
• Train to 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
• May be moved and cross –trained on several pieces of equipment so as to develop a core understanding of manufacturing concepts.
Requirements:

Qualifications

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

• Must have a High School Degree or GED equivalent
• Solid work history or school/academic record
• 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
• Learn to effectively 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
• Learn and use 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
• Learn and become certified to use Fork lift and overhead crane

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




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. 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 time




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.

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