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 Form 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.

Machine Operators (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
Quality Inspector (2nd Shift)
Fabrication Lead (2nd Shift)
Estimator
Experienced Powder Coat Painter (1st Shift)

Machine Operator (1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift)

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.
Keeps work area clean and follows safety procedures.
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 dimensions of workpiece to determine accuracy of machine, per Training Checklist.
Removes burrs from parts.
Stacks parts on pallet to facilitate the next operation.
Modify program to make corrections.
Performs routine maintenance.
Offers feedback on programs to make them run more efficiently.
Other duties may be assigned.

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.

1st Shift Hours are: Monday – Thursday 6:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
2nd Shift Hours are: Monday – Thursday 4:00p.m. – 2:00a.m.
3rd Shift Hours are: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. (Paid for 40 Hours)

Quality Inspector (2nd Shift)

Summary: Under limited supervision, you will be responsible for performing detailed first article, bench, or floor inspection in a sheet metal job shop, of a variety of standard or custom parts, products, or materials being produced in house or received from vendors. Assists with auditing and reports. Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process; may compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs first article inspections, WIP and receiving inspections for quality, appearance, performance and other measurable or observable characteristics of complicated equipment, instruments or products, or of diversified parts, materials and assemblies.
Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management to determine quality and reliability standards.
Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
Records test data and may be asked to apply statistical quality control procedures.
Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
Maintains a working knowledge of the latest codes and new developments in testing and examination methods of processes, materials, and products.
Document control for SOP’s, common distribution lists etc.
May be asked to review, verify, and investigates NC’s and CPA’s using Unipoint.
May recommend, write, or modify existing quality inspection procedures.
May use statistical tools to prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma and 2 years Quality Inspection experience with course work in metric and 2 years 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.

Hours are: Actual Hours are TBD

Fabrication Lead (2nd Shift)

Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Plant Manager the Fabrication Lead directly leads 9 to 15+ employees and coordinates activities of workers engaged in fabrication and assembly of sheet metal products. Carries out lead responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsible for weekly hand off with day shift managers. Leads and coordinates activities of workers by performing duties listed under the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.
Monitors employees’ productivity, efficiency and quality.
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
Responsible for following procedures in the Company’s ISO quality system.
Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product and increase efficiency of shop, department and/or work crew.
Analyzes and works directly with employees to troubleshoot and problem solve issues.
Maintains time and production records meeting or exceeding deadlines.
Inspects materials, parts, products, work in progress and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel of need for service or repair.
Analyzes work orders and blueprints to determine information such as material to be used, type of operations, and sequence of operations required. Determines priorities and assigns work orders to employees.
Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on productions schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area.
Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
Plans flow of material through the department and verify everything that leaves the department is complete.
Computer skills; know or have the ability to learn and be efficient in Microsoft Office, uniPoint, JobBoss.
Analyze work orders to estimate workers hours and create machining schedules to meet both internal and external needs.
Maintains and ensure all documentation required by OSHA and Company safety programs are compliant.
Identifies employees’ skills and develops them by coaching/counseling on a regular basis.
Conducts performance reviews in a timely manner.
Is consistently at work and on time.
Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications: Minimum of 5+ years of Supervisory experience in a sheet metal job shop; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required for this position. The 2nd Shift Supervisor must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Hours are: Exact Hours for both shifts will be determined at time of hire

Estimator

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:

Analyze metal fabrication blueprints 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 workload; has ability to set profitable pricing within the parameters pre-set by Pro Fabrication.
Computes cost factors and prepares 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 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: High School diploma or GED and 3+ years’ metal fabrication experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive experience as a metal fabrication estimator is required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

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

Experienced Powder Coat 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must have good working knowledge of part numbers and part usage and understand application for use.
Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bill of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
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.

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.

Hours are: Monday – Thursday with exact hour TBD.

Employment Opportunities With Pro Fabrication

Available Positions

Machine Operator (1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift)

Quality Inspector (2nd Shift)

Fabrication Lead (2nd Shift)

Estimator

Experienced Powder Coat Painter (1st Shift)

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