SMS Technician

Job Title: Sheet Metal Technician

Reports To: Department Lead

Job Purpose                                                                                                                         

This position involves the following: laser operation, forming sheet metal components by brake press, and prepping chamber component for paint.

Duties and 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

 Mostly standing and walking work. Frequently pulling, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Lifting more than 50 lbs must be performed with mechanical aids; if mechanical aids are not available the lift will be performed by two or more employees in a team lift.Pushing, pulling and simple grasping. Position requires frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and twisting with occasional kneeling.

 Direct Reports:    NO

on‐exempt