Job Description

This position is responsible for the proper, productive and safe fabricating of assigned parts running brake presses, band saws, punch presses, plasma table / cutter & Laser etc. following prescribed processes and procedures.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

What you will be doing

• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. 
• Ability to read blue prints. 
• Knowledge in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Lay out, position, align and secure parts prior to fabricating using prescribed fixtures and proper work procedures. 
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the fabricating trade. 
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. 
• Monitor fabricating processes to avoid under or over cutting or bending parts or warping or distortion of material. 
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify the Foreman or management. 
• Determine required equipment and fabricating methods via established work procedures and apply proper fabricating techniques. 
• Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required. 
• Position and secure work-pieces, using hoists, cranes etc. 
• Package material and help load and unload trucks as instructed. 
• Any other job duties assigned within and outside of the fabricating department, as needed. 

What you will bring along

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
• Experience: One to two years related experience preferred, but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Certifications:  Lock-Out, Tag-out Certified; Crane Certified; Forklift Certified; Ladder and Sling Certified.
• Excellent attendance and a can-do attitude
• Read a tape measure, use micrometer, voltmeter, and calipers.  Knowledge of blueprint reading.  General knowledge of technology or electronics helpful. 
• 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. 

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing 
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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