Job Description The  Sheet Metal Fabricator is responsible for the safe set up and operation of manual sheet metal machines to achieve established quality and efficiency standards. Working within a team, you’ll create quality parts that go into Tennant products. If you self-driven, enjoy use your problem solving then this is the role for you.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Set up and operate Cincinnati CNC press brakes, CNC Mazak, Trumpf, and/or Amada lasers

• Run manual sheet metal machines

• Operate additional machines or process steps internal to primary to machine cycle times

• Perform cutting and/or shaping metal from raw form into usable parts for Assembly or Aftermarket needs

• Utilize equipment and measurement tools to drive part accuracy within print tolerances and minimize Quality Notifications and Scrap

• Process may be non-descript or variable, requiring changeovers/setup, troubleshooting, and adjustment to complete assigned tasks

• Adept at performing 2 or more processes proficiently within the department

• Assist other operators in understanding quality expectations

• Act as an agent of change on the shop floor by influencing peers

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Technical degree and 2 or more years of related Sheet Metal Fabrication experience or 5 or more years of Sheet Metal Fabrication experience

• Previous press brake operating experience is required.  Prefer Cincinnati experience

• Must be able to obtain a forklift license through Tennant Co

• Two years general sheet metal training or two years vocational training in sheet metal or related field preferred

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires standing 90% of shift

• Frequent bending, twisting, squatting and lifting with arms extended

• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. Average part weighs 5 - 15 lbs.

• Requires good manual dexterity

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES:

• Hearing and vision protection required in all areas

• Safety shoes required in all areas

• Exposure to oil, grease, dust, metal particles, sparks, sharp-edged materials

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Exposed to hazards/risks that require body protection (gloves, pants, steel toes, sleeves, safety glasses, etc.)

  Interview Type In-person Education Requirements HS Diploma or GED
 

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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