Manufacturing Technician - Ward's Manufacturing

Skills for Rhode Island’s Future is recruiting candidates for Ward's Manufacturing. Please read more about Skills for Rhode Island’s Future at the end of this job description.

COMPANY NAME: Ward's Manufacturing
JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Technician
LOCATION: Warren, RI
HOURS: 1st Shift 8-4

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our team and help us meet our production goals. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic willing to step up and help with various tasks to help run and grow our small business. There are opportunities for professional development and career advancement, growing into a role with input in company decisions including daily operations, new equipment selection, and future hires for the manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a fiber laser machine to cut metal sheets into the required form.
•  Read job orders and understand flat print drawings to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, and set up the fiber laser accordingly.
•  Assist with cut schedule as needed, taking files of sheet nesting's created by a supervisor and having the ability to program the laser and complete cut jobs 
• Correct selection of cutting parameters, nozzles, assist gas, and other procedures as trained by the supervisor.
•  Operate a press brake to bend laser-cut metal parts per customer specifications.
•  Calibrate the press brake at the beginning of each day or after long periods of rest.
•  Read and interpret job orders, including drawings and specifications to ensure the correct dimensions and tolerances are met.
•  Adjust ram/punch/back gauge locations per process instructions and drawings.
•  Check dimensions of laser cut parts before and after bending using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, height/drop gauges, digital angle finders and other precision-measuring instruments.
•  Select appropriate tooling, dies, and punches for the job at hand.
•  Recommend new tooling for potential business outside of our capabilities.
•  Perform production activities including receiving deliveries, handling sheet and plate metal, deburring and cleaning metal parts, and packaging and shipping customer orders.
•  Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and machinery.
•  Perform quality control procedures, including First Article Inspection (FAI).
•  Operate a forklift to move raw materials, finished goods, and other items.
•  Communicate effectively with other team members to meet production goals.
•  Complete and maintain all required documentation.
•  Complete all required training programs.
•  Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area.
•  Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Successful candidates will have:

• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and specifications in their flat pattern and bent forms.
•  Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
•  Experience working with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers and other gauges.
•  Knowledge of metal fabrication techniques and materials.
•  Ability to stand or do repetitive movements for extended periods and to lift up to 50 pounds.
•  Good communication and teamwork skills.
•  Must have own transportation.
•  An independent worker who can be given tasks to complete without supervision.
•  Desire to learn the ins and outs of the company and grow with it.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Experience operating a fiber laser and/or a press brake.
• Experience with CAD/CAM, especially with DXF files.
•  Good math skills to help understand complex instructions, how schematics work and to make sure items are progressively formed correctly.
•  Forklift experience.
•  Overhead crane experience.

HOW TO APPLY:
For more information and a full job description, please visit Skills for Rhode Island’s Future website at www.skillsforri.com/jobs. Applicants interested in this position will be screened by Skills for Rhode Island’s Future and Ward's Manufacturing will make the final hiring decisions.

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