Employment

Employment Opportunities With Pro Fabrication

Located in Madison Lake, Minnesota, Pro Fabrication is an precision metal fabrication job shop that provides solutions for unique manufacturing needs. The company’s success is driven by lean manufacturing principles, commitment to customer satisfaction by “doing it right the first time,” and employee involvement.

Pro Fabrication is recognized as an excellent place to work with competitive pay, a clean air-conditioned work environment and great job opportunities.

Please Mail or Drop Off application to 201 1st Street Madison Lake MN, 56063 or Email to Jobs@pro-fabrication.com or Fax to 507-243-3863.

Available Positions

Please see below for all positions and position detail.

Press Brake Operator – Weekend Shift
Laser Operator – Weekend Shift
Press Brake Operator – 2nd Shift (2 Openings)
PEM/Turret Operator – 2nd Shift
Welder – 1st Shift
Painter – 1st Shift
Metal Fabrication Estimator – 1st Shift
Forklift Operator – 1st Shift
Customer Order Clerk -1st Shift
CAD Drafter – 1st Shift
Press Brake Operator – 1st Shift

Press Brake Operator – Weekend Shift

Summary: Sets up and operates brake for all types of bends, form rolls, or sheet metal and structural shapes to blueprint or sketch specifications by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Selects, positions, and aligns dies in machine ram and bed.
Turns set screws or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position.
Turns adjustment screws to set specified pressure of ram and clearance between dies to thickness of metal, as indicated by calibrated scale/feelers.
Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints or templates.
Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends or cuts metal.
Sets stops on machine bed and repositions stock to run successive pieces, or to perform multiple operations.
Verifies dimensions of work piece.
Grinds or laps burrs from edges of work piece.
Operates apron brake; which bends metal by forcing metal between movable apron and horizontal bending bar.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Hours are: Friday, Saturday & Sunday – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Laser Operator – Weekend Shift

Summary: Sets up and operates Laser per program requirements. Calls out required tools and material.

Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Ability to operate the laser at an intermediate level.
Read and interpret blue prints.
Set up cutting head and nozzle for different materials.
Uses JobBoss system to record job times and quantities.
Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints or templates.
Use suction hoist and lift bridge to insert and remove material.
Enter commands to retrieve programmed instructions.
Sets stop on machine bed and repositions stock to run successive pieces, or to perform multiple operations.
Verifies dimensions of workpiece to determine accuracy of machine, per Training Checklist.
Grinds or laps burrs from edges of workpiece.
Organize parts for the next process.
Change out different gas cylinders as needed.
Troubleshoot machine to ensure quality.
Perform routine maintenance.
Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
Keep grates clean and replace as necessary
Other duties may be assigned.

Hours are: Friday – Sunday 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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Press Brake Operator – 2nd Shift (2 Openings)

Summary: Sets up and operates brake for all types of bends, form rolls, or sheet metal and structural shapes to blueprint or sketch specifications by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Selects, positions, and aligns dies in machine ram and bed.
Turns set screws or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position.
Turns adjustment screws to set specified pressure of ram and clearance between dies to thickness of metal, as indicated by calibrated scale/feelers.
Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints or templates.
Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends or cuts metal.
Sets stops on machine bed and repositions stock to run successive pieces, or to perform multiple operations.
Verifies dimensions of work piece.
Grinds or laps burrs from edges of work piece.
Operates apron brake; which bends metal by forcing metal between movable apron and horizontal bending bar.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Hours are: Monday – Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

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PEM/Turret Operator – 2nd Shift

Summary: Sets up and operates PEM Machine/Turret per program requirements using required tools and material. Checks parts for accuracy and correct quantity and maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, willing to train the right candidate. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.
Keeps work area clean and follows safety procedures.
Read and interpret blue prints and measuring devices.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Set up machines according to print.
Determines material sizes, thickness and quantities to be used.
Uses JobBoss system to record job times and quantities.
Changes punches and dies to match programs.
Turns set screws and bolts to fasten dies to the holder and to fasten die holders to the turret.
Secures material in the clamps and aligns it with the locate pin.
Makes sure no one is around the operation path of the machine before starting operation.
Removes material from clamps and shakes parts from the skeleton on the lift table.
Verifies and checks part dimensions to ensure they meet specifications and the accuracy of machine, per Training Checklist.
Removes burrs from parts.
Stacks parts on pallet to facilitate the next operation.
Modify program to make corrections.
Operate/Troubleshoot machine to ensure quality.
Offers feedback on programs to make them run more efficiently.
Must have the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and occasionally up to 90 lbs.
Dependable, detail oriented and solid work history.
Other duties may be assigned.

Hours: Monday – Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

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Welder – 1st Shift

Summary: Under the direct supervision of the department supervisor, use hand-welding equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. Must have basic knowledge and understanding of welding, grinding etc. Robot Welding experience preferred.

Qualifications: First level of production welding, requiring technical training in welding and 1 year or less of related welding experience or equivalent. In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

*Must be able to demonstrate entry level welding ability on steel and progress to welding on aluminum and stainless steel.
Positions material to be welded, using standard fixtures in most cases, and applies hand-eye coordination to achieve the desired weld.
Ability to weld components in all positions; flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead.
Regulates heat and wire speed of Mig and pulse arch welders.
Ability to run and use Mig, and pulse arch wire feed welders, plasma torch, oxyacetylene cutting, stick weld, and other welding equipment.
Familiar with TIG welding techniques and has the ability to progress with training to be efficient.
Clamp, hold, tack-weld, grind and/or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
Detect faulty operation of equipment and/or defective materials and notify supervisor.
Inspects completed parts for defects measuring the work pieces to make sure they follow the print and ensures welds are free of voids, excess fill material and slag is cleaned up.
Uses air tools such as grinders, cutting wheels and dual action sander/grinders.
Grinding: Must have ability to grind/DA excess welds to desired finish.
Checks and monitors the fitting and welding processes to avoid warping or distortion of materials.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from specifications, drawings, prints, and basic welding symbols.
Confers with Supervisor to receive instructions and exchange production information.
Ability to use and read measuring tools-tape measure, calculator, square, etc.
Other duties may be assigned.

Hours are: Tuesday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Painter – 1st Shift

Summary: Prepares and sprays surfaces of manufactured products with protective or decorative material such as paint and/or powder paint, by performing the following duties.

Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose.
Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray.
Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
Ability to use measuring devices such as, calipers and tape measure.
Maintains and cleans spraying equipment with solvent.
Tests chemical levels in wash tanks.
Applies powder coat and adjusts equipment to ensure proper coverage.
Knowledgeable of how to check mill thickness and adhesions.
Understands proper curing times for various types of powder coat paint.
Removes parts from paint line, inspects, marks, and transfers finished pieces to inventory or shipping areas.
Replaces exhaust filters as needed.
Understands, maintains, and operates mechanical functions of equipment in paint area.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Provides work direction and training to less experienced workers.
Other duties may be assigned.

Must be dependable, detail oriented and have a solid work history. Must have the ability to regularly lift up to 75 lbs. and occasionally up to 90 lbs.

Hours: Exact hours TBD

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Metal Fabrication Estimator – 1st Shift

Summary: Prepares metal fabrication estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work. Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Analyze metal fabrication blue prints and data to determine materials, time, cost, labor requirements and manufacturability.
Sets up router/traveler to include complete instructions in order to process orders successfully through production.
Has the ability to determine whether to accept or reject potential jobs based on fit with Pro Fabrication’s capabilities and work load; has ability to set profitable pricing within the parameters pre-set by Pro Fabrication.
Computes cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; prepares bids and determines cost effectiveness.
Reviews process to determine which machine to use internally or whether it would be more cost effective to outsource.
Will review and may process Purchase Orders and will be accountable for accuracy.
Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
May consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates, any changes and adjustments, and resolve issues, by responding promptly to customer’s needs.
Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
Organizes and manages information in cost estimating database (JOBBOSS software) and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
Follows company procedures for job scheduling.
Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
Identifies cost trends to management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
Must be able to work effectively in a fast often changing environment with the ability to manage conflicting priorities. Must have the ability to work in a team environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year College or University; and 3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive metal fabrication experience required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Hours are: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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Forklift Operator – 1st Shift

Summary: Drives liquefied gas or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area.
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device.
Lubricates truck, recharges batteries, replaces liquefied gas tank.
Must use caution when transporting parts to avoid breakage, damage or scratches.
Assembles production products as needed.
Crushes cardboard.
Load and/or unloads trucks and puts material away after unloading.
Organize and maintain stocked materials.
Assists in manufacturing areas as needed.
Daily inspection and recording of forklift inspection.
Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have the ability to regularly lift up to 75 lbs. and occasionally up to 90 lbs.

Hours are: Monday – Friday between 6 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Exact hours TBD upon hire.

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Customer Order Clerk – 1st Shift

Summary: Starts request for quotes for estimators and processes purchase orders received via internet, mail, telephone, or personally from customer by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Will process Purchase Orders from current quote using JobBoss software and checks for discrepancies in routing, price, packaging/shipping instructions and required instructions for manufacturing.
Able to evaluate blue prints and data to verify material, labor, time and cost on orders.
May confer with sales, production, drafting, programming, quality, shipping to determine requirements needed to successfully process orders.
Sets up router/traveler to process orders through production.
Starts request for quotes for estimators and ensures appropriate estimator, sales representative and commissions are assigned.
Sends quote and order acknowledgments to the customer.
Records and/or manages quotes and purchase orders received to ensure timely response to customer.
Notifies purchasing of new or special material needed for orders.
Compiles statistics and prepares various reports for management.
Informs customer service of new customer request for quotes to ensure credit check is established.
May assist with customer service by informing customer of unit prices, shipping dates, anticipated delays, and any additional information needed by the customer. May receive and check on customer complaints.
May conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
Prepare report for customer service to follow up on the progress of quotes sent.
Measure activity on a week to week basis on quotes and orders coming in.
Organizes and manages information in cost estimating database (JobBoss software) to ensure historical data is utilized.
Follows company procedures for job scheduling.
Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and researches to determine the reason for any discrepancies and provides to management.
Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced often changing environment with the ability to manage conflicting priorities. Must be willing to work in a team environment.
Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interruption; remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
Speaks and writes clearly and informatively in all types of communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous metal fabrication and blue print reading experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate attention to detail and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Hours are: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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CAD Drafter – 1st Shift

Summary: First level of technical drafting work. Work assignments are varied, but limited in scope and complexity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Breaks down information obtained from customer specifications, sketches, layout drawings and instructions furnished by others.
Will convert the information into detailed drawings with section views, dimensions, assemblies and weldments.
Supervision is readily available and work is always reviewed by more experienced staff.
Perform a variety of mathematical calculations using standard procedures.
Responsible for coordinating with others to determine whether drawings can be executed efficiently and within expected tolerances.
Prepare bill of materials and specifications when drawings are complete.
Prepare document packets for shop floor production.
Uses Computer Assisted Drafting Design (CADD) equipment and software.-Other duties may be assigned.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Computer Assisted Drafting Design (CADD) equipment and software. Experience in SolidWorks is required.

Qualifications: Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and no previous experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience and/or have approved Solidworks training certificate. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Hours are: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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Press Brake Operator – 1st Shift

Summary: Sets up and operates brake for all types of bends, form rolls, or sheet metal and structural shapes to blueprint or sketch specifications by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Selects, positions, and aligns dies in machine ram and bed.
Turns set screws or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position.
Turns adjustment screws to set specified pressure of ram and clearance between dies to thickness of metal, as indicated by calibrated scale/feelers.
Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints or templates.
Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends or cuts metal.
Sets stops on machine bed and repositions stock to run successive pieces, or to perform multiple operations.
Verifies dimensions of work piece.
Grinds or laps burrs from edges of work piece.
Operates apron brake; which bends metal by forcing metal between movable apron and horizontal bending bar.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Hours are: Tuesday – Friday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Employment Opportunities With Pro Fabrication

Available Positions

Press Brake Operator – Weekend Shift

Laser Operator – Weekend Shift

Press Brake Operator – 2nd Shift (2 Openings)

PEM/Turret Operator – 2nd Shift

Welder – 1st Shift

Painter – 1st Shift

Metal Fabrication Estimator – 1st Shift

Forklift Operator – 1st Shift

Customer Order Clerk – 1st Shift

CAD Drafter – 1st Shift

Press Brake Operator – 1st Shift

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