Sheet Metal Technician

Job Title: Sheet Metal Technician

Shift: 1st (M-F, 7 AM - 3 PM)

Pay: $24/hr.

Location: Kentwood, MI

Job Overview:

The Sheet Metal Technician is responsible for Trumpf flatbed laseer operation, forming sheet metal components by brake press and prepping manufactured components for painting.

Responsibilities:

• Loads and unloads delivered sheet metal onto racks.
• Bulk sheet metal skid management
• Reads tape measure easily
• Identifies proper material being used from parts list
• Uses overhead crane to move sheet metal
• Selects type of material and quantity from sheet metal cut list
• Loads sheet metal onto machine and uses computer to program job
• Ensures materials are properly deburred
• Ensure identification of finished pieces with part number that come off the laser
• Places cut and labeled sheet metal on skid for next operation
• Removes excess sheet metal from tray/table bed.
• Responsible for laser maintenance: cleaning, emptying pans, replacing filters
• Reads, understands, and interprets parts lists and engineering drawings
• Uses proper PPE when operating laser & brake press
• Sets up brake press for bending procedures
• Forms material to the assigned specifications
• Use of hand sanders and chemicals for proper chamber component cleaning
• Know the difference between structural, mild, and stainless steel
• Identify components for proper cleaning
• Able to acid clean components
• Operate a hi‐lo

Qualifications:

• Possession of High School Diploma or GED
• Required: Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Required: previous experience running Trumpf Flat Bed Laser
• History of good attendance
• Task-oriented
• Good math skills with ability to convert decimals to fractions
• Ability to use the following tools: combination square, protractor, calibers, etc
• Ability to read and understand mechanical engineering drawings
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures
• Accuracy in reading a tape measure up to 1/16”
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret parts list and fill out quality check sheets

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