Precision Metal Fabricator/Plate Rolling Operator, Maritime
$86,008–$114,005 year
On-siteSanta Ana, California, United States
Job Summary
Read and interpret technical drawings and CAD models to program, set up, and operate manual, semi-automated, and CNC plate rollers, hydraulic presses, and shears. Design work holding fixtures and act as subject matter expert on rolling, forming, and contouring fabrication for pressure vessels, cylinders, and cones. Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, perform quality control during and after production, and lead machine maintenance and work area cleanliness. Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to implement safety policies while mentoring the fabrication team on safe handling and assembly integration.
Required Qualifications
- 10-15+ years' experience as a metal forming technician
- Proven experience in setting up and operating plate rolling machines to form cylinders, cones, and other curved shapes of various metal thicknesses (up to 4-6")
- Extensive experience in operating hydraulic press brakes for forming and bending
- High level of familiarity with various alloys, metals, etc.
- Knowledgeable in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Proficient in using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, protractors, tape measures)
- Can own the completion of an assigned manufacturing task from start to finish
- Ability to flex between R&D fabrication and production tasks
- Able and willing to jump in on production assembly integration tasks as needed
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with exotic materials like Inconel, Monel, Titanium, and HY-80
- General fabrication experience (cutting, forming, welding)
- Forklift and/or overhead crane certification or ability to obtain
- Experience with CAD software like Siemens NX (Unigraphics)
- Prior work with architecture and infrastructure engineering partners and/or general contractors to build, improve or modify machining systems
- Hobbyist fabricator, welder, builder
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