Fabricator/Sheet Metal Technician
CACI International
- Bethesda, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
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- Assisting welders with layout of welded assemblies
- Grinding (weld prep, backgrinding)
- Recording and logging weld parameters
- Operating Plate Roller (HY100, HY80, SS, and Al)
- Operating conventional and CNC press break
- Operating Box Break
- ·Operating shears
- ·Taking measurements utilizing mechanical and ultrasonic equipment (plate thicknesses, out of fairness, etc.)
- Develop run code for CNC based punching machine operations, apply qualitative and quantitative techniques to determine the most efficient methods to meet the end results called for in the fabrication drawings and specifications.
- Using knowledge of model manufacturing, material characteristics, industrial processes, metal forming, inspection methods and equipment, determine materials and methods to establish and apply cost effective setups to fabrication projects.
- Determine proper bend radii for a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, including aluminum alloys, mild steels, high yield steels, stainless steels, copper, and bronze alloys. Analyze and determine whether pre or post heat treatment, artificial aging or annealing of materials should be performed to allow the material to be formed using the tools and equipment available.
- ·Use analytic techniques and technical knowledge to diagnose and determine root cause of fit and finish deviations and other fabrication issues. Develop methods and processes, with the support of technical specialist and program engineers, to ensure that the issues are resolved in production processes and similar issues are reduced or eliminated in future tasks.
- Design, build and research specialized tooling and fixtures to be used to support the production of complex components. The technician will be required to produce high quality models with tight tolerances.
- Provide schedule input to include projections of time required to develop jigs and fixturing, produce the first order samples or mockups, fabricate components, and assemble models, and to conduct required quality control checks and verifications.
- Independently plan, layout, setup, form, fasten, and construct the objects and systems from oral instructions, sketches, incomplete drawings, complex drawings or written instructions, where there are no past precedents available.
- Conduct tests, collect data, interpret data and document data as required by model specification sheets. Typical data to be collected include weld parameters, sheet metal thicknesses, geometric measurements, weld pre, post and interpass heat requirements, and other data as determined by the project.
- ·Collect data using laser tracking equipment, ultrasonic devices, and precision measuring instruments such as calipers, verniers, electronic protractors, squares, height gauges, depth gauges, indicators, and micrometers.
- 3-5 years of experience in parts fabrication/sheet metal work.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Ability to interface with project managers, engineers, shop supervisors, technical specialists, craftsmen, and other outside contractors.
- Strong math skills
- Oral communication skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Office, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Working knowledge of commercial CAD/CAM software.
- Ability to setup, operate and troubleshoot all standard conventional sheet metal equipment.
- Ability to operate, program and edit CNC 2/3 axis controllers and run code.
- Skilled in the interpretation of complex engineered drawings, sketches and verbal communications.
- Thorough understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerance practices.
- Thorough understanding of all conventional and CNC sheet metal processes. Processes to include bending, forming, rolling, shearing, and punching.
- Thorough understanding of workflow requirements, equipment capabilities, skill levels required, and amount of time needed to accomplish work.
- ·Knowledge of all industrial capabilities and processes, and any emerging state-of-the-art equipment, methods or services available.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and compose data
- Knowledge of metallic and non metallic materials (research composite materials, plastics, rubber, resins, polycarbonates, nickel alloys, bronze alloys, steel alloys, aluminum alloys, high yield steels and new research metals), and their metallurgical/physical characteristics.
- Ability to read and work from highly detailed drawings and specifications as well as developing components from concept sketches with minimal details.
- Knowledge and ability to determine requirements, develop specification for and conduct heat treatments of various aluminum, steel and stainless steel alloys to meet project requirements.
- Possess a working knowledge of machining and welding processes. The knowledge allows the contractor to lead, direct, and/or interface with personnel supporting the machining and welding support functions during model development.
- Knowledge of Shop, Facility and Division Safety Policies and requirements
- Office, industrial and construction settings; the work requires the employee to spend most of the day standing, kneeling, or sitting in awkward positions. S/he will lift weights from 40 to 80 lbs. S/he will work from ladders and scaffolds, also trenches, and hard to reach places by bending, stretching, and stooping.