Job Details
Fabricator - Part-Time - 4.5 hpd - Facilities Maintenance Department
2024-11-08 Springfield Public Schools Springfield,MO
Description:
Education/Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (May be acquired through education, training, and/or experience.)
Knowledge of: District policies and procedures; tools and equipment associated with fabrication work, associated use of materials used in conjunction with fabrication work; building maintenance and repair work; methods and techniques of preparation and application associated with fabrication work; including materials and equipment used in skilled maintenance, repair, and fabrication work; quality control and the examination of parts and components to ensure safe and free operation with defects; safety and first aide practices and procedures.
Skills to: read, understand and follow instructions, directions, blueprints and schematics and provide for the proper use, disposal, and storage of associated tools, equipment and materials associated with fabrication, maintenance and repair work; operate a variety of hand tools and specialized machinery and equipment to create, maintain and repair equipment and components.
Ability to: understand and apply District and school policies and procedures; maintain appropriate office appearance and attire; maintain attendance standards as outlined in OSEA bargaining agreement; greet stakeholders; maintain regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality, as set forth in Board policy; provide information pertaining to area and/or District/School policies, procedures and other pertinent information; examine parts and components to ensure that they are free of defects; operate maintain and arrange for repair of related fabrication, maintenance, and repair equipment; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work and from diverse backgrounds; maintain records; utilize keyboarding skills commensurate with the required functions for this position; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; utilize appropriate grammar and spelling when corresponding, make mathematical calculations accurately; follow oral and written instructions; accurately research various information and prepare related reports.
Physical Effort:
Requires the ability to lift maintenance and fabrication supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis, prolonged walking or standing, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching on a daily basis. Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically-powered equipment and machines. Requires the ability to access facilities and areas which may only be accessible by climbing stairs or by climbing ladders to a height of 20 feet. Must be able to move throughout assigned areas, as the work is performed both indoor and outdoor, year around. Employees in this job title are designed as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when the District is closed due to severe weather.
Working Conditions:
Scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemical compounds used in the maintenance, repair and fabrication trade which may be hazardous and cause injury if specific instruction regarding mixture, application, use and disposal/storage are not properly followed.
Position Summary
This position will work closely with raw materials to create the components used in the assembly process by using hand and power tools and computerized devices to fabricate products with higher level precision. This position may also provide for the maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, and District buildings.
Essential Functions
Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
- Carrying out gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), to manufacture items and components out of aluminum and steel.
- Cutting materials into the required shapes, checking dimensions and thickness
- Welding or joining metal and other materials into a wide range of structures and components.
- Following engineering plans, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and instructions.
- Operating tools and machinery and welding equipment.
- Inspecting and testing welds with precision measuring instruments.
- Dismantling metal structures.
- Cleaning equipment and work areas.
- Wearing safety clothing and using protective equipment.
- Sets up and operates fabricating machines including, but not limited to brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, plasma cutters, and drill presses.
- Designs and constructs templates and fixtures.
- Verifies conformance of workpiece to specifications, using square, ruler, and measuring tape.
- Maintain inventory of manufacturing product and welding consumables.
- Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
- May rework and/or repair welded parts and products according to engineering specification changes.
- May fabricate and assemble sheet metal products.
- May set up and operate machine tools associated with fabricating shops, such as radial drill press, end mill, metal lathe, grinders and edge planer.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) AND
- Completion of trade school or equivalent, with special training in fabrication related trade OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Two (2) years previous experience.
- Must hold a valid Oregon Driver's License
- Ability to complete SafeSchools training/certification
- Ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card.
- Certification associated with GMAW and GTAW or other fabrication related certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (May be acquired through education, training, and/or experience.)
Knowledge of: District policies and procedures; tools and equipment associated with fabrication work, associated use of materials used in conjunction with fabrication work; building maintenance and repair work; methods and techniques of preparation and application associated with fabrication work; including materials and equipment used in skilled maintenance, repair, and fabrication work; quality control and the examination of parts and components to ensure safe and free operation with defects; safety and first aide practices and procedures.
Skills to: read, understand and follow instructions, directions, blueprints and schematics and provide for the proper use, disposal, and storage of associated tools, equipment and materials associated with fabrication, maintenance and repair work; operate a variety of hand tools and specialized machinery and equipment to create, maintain and repair equipment and components.
Ability to: understand and apply District and school policies and procedures; maintain appropriate office appearance and attire; maintain attendance standards as outlined in OSEA bargaining agreement; greet stakeholders; maintain regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality, as set forth in Board policy; provide information pertaining to area and/or District/School policies, procedures and other pertinent information; examine parts and components to ensure that they are free of defects; operate maintain and arrange for repair of related fabrication, maintenance, and repair equipment; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work and from diverse backgrounds; maintain records; utilize keyboarding skills commensurate with the required functions for this position; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; utilize appropriate grammar and spelling when corresponding, make mathematical calculations accurately; follow oral and written instructions; accurately research various information and prepare related reports.
Physical Effort:
Requires the ability to lift maintenance and fabrication supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis, prolonged walking or standing, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching on a daily basis. Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically-powered equipment and machines. Requires the ability to access facilities and areas which may only be accessible by climbing stairs or by climbing ladders to a height of 20 feet. Must be able to move throughout assigned areas, as the work is performed both indoor and outdoor, year around. Employees in this job title are designed as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when the District is closed due to severe weather.
Working Conditions:
Scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemical compounds used in the maintenance, repair and fabrication trade which may be hazardous and cause injury if specific instruction regarding mixture, application, use and disposal/storage are not properly followed.