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Fabrication Operator

This Fabrication Operator position is an opportunity for a highly motivated person who will operate machinery in our CNC and Weld Departments. Successful candidates are team oriented with a continuous improvement mindset. The position will report within the Lowell, MI facility on first shift.

Primary Responsibilities for This Position

• Running Machinery: Responsible for operation of CNC mills, lathes, robotic welder and automated weld cells, auto sander, and other fabrication equipment. Package and assemble finished goods. Work with hand tools to complete assembly jobs. Follow an established job rotation throughout the work area.
• Testing: Utilizing test equipment and control plans to test assembled products for safety, function, and compliance.
• Safety and Housekeeping: Responsible for the safety and cleanliness of work cells. Inspect work cells throughout the shift and inform other team members of areas for improvement. Empty trash and cardboard as needed. Keep components well stocked.
• Communication: Escalate issues to appropriate parties as they arise. Assist in troubleshooting. Work in team environment to achieve goals.
• Quality: Maintain high quality standards; continuously monitor your production quality; visually inspect or measure parts throughout the production run; set up all required gauges and checks; inspect parts throughout the shift and address quality issues with the appropriate personnel. When parts are in question, notify supervision.
• Measures: Record, monitor, or report scrap, efficiency, and schedule completion; communicate these measures to the team.
• Problem Solving: Report of any mechanical or system problems to maintenance and leadership. Work with Supervisors and Maintenance to assist in problem solving and resolutions on a daily basis.
• Relief: Perform any other assigned duties as required throughout the day.

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment and hand tools
• Ability to run fabrication equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Demonstrated problem solving skills to diagnose and resolve equipment issues
• Communicate effectively both verbally and written
• 1-3 years of manufacturing work experience required
• Weld or CNC experience preferred
• Experience with MS Office and Attwood systems preferred (e.g. CICS)

Behavioral Requirements/Distinguishing Characteristics

• Dedicated to the personal safety of everyone
• A positive, can-do attitude understanding they are representatives of the Company
• Teamwork and collaboration-oriented
• Professional poise and presence
• Determination and bias for action
• Personal accountability/ownership mentality
• Act as role model by displaying good judgment, respect for others, and integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with many different types of people
• Ability to command respect from peers versus demanding it

Attwood offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life, 401(k), tuition assistance, etc.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and protected veteran status.  Brunswick was honored as a 2015 Military Friendly Employer by Victory Media and GI Jobs!  Veterans and Reservists strongly encouraged to apply!  To apply for this position, please visit Brunswick’s website at www.Brunswick.com/careers

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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