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.

Experienced Metal Fabrication Estimator – 1st Shift
Machine Operator – 1st Shift
Welder – 1st Shift
Machine Operator – 2nd Shift
Welder – 2nd Shift

Experienced 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. This is a full-time position with a salary ranging between $24.92 to $29.07 /hour, depending on experience.

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.

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; 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 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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Machine Operator – 1st Shift

Pro Fabrication Inc. is hiring for our first shift. The ideal candidate will have the ability to learn multiple machines, (Brakes, Laser, Turret, Pemmer and etc).

Summary: Intermediate level of precision sheet metal machine operations, such as cutters, shears, brakes, fabricators and punches, including CNC machines, by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

With readily available supervision and technical guidance, sets up and is proficient (problem solve, process improvements and know/understand codes for machines) on one or more sheet cutting, forming, fabricating or finishing machines on work of moderate difficulty, performing operations on a variety of parts, following general instructions.
Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Knowledge and understanding of codes for the machine to maximize effectiveness.
Uses Jobboss system to meet expectations within the position. (EX: waterjet: charge out material and labor reporting)
Requires the ability to comprehend simple layout work. (unfolding part, flat to form and form to flat)
Able to operate all types of sheet metal machines to cut, bend, or form parts and uses sheet metal hand tools.
Other duties may be assigned.

Qualification: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); prefer 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.

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

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Welder – 1st Shift

Summary: Under the direct supervision of the department supervisor, use hand-welding equipment to MIG weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. Must have the ability to fabricate metal product; drill, tap, notch, saw, etc. TIG Welding experience preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
*Must be able to demonstrate advanced level welding ability on various metals.

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.

Qualification: Advanced level of production welding, requiring welding certification, technical training in welding and 2 or more years 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.

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

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Machine Operator – 2nd Shift

Pro Fabrication Inc. is hiring for our second shift. The ideal candidate will have the ability to learn multiple machines, (Brakes, Laser, Turret, Pemmer and etc).

Summary: Intermediate level of precision sheet metal machine operations, such as cutters, shears, brakes, fabricators and punches, including CNC machines, by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

With readily available supervision and technical guidance, sets up and is proficient (problem solve, process improvements and know/understand codes for machines) on one or more sheet cutting, forming, fabricating or finishing machines on work of moderate difficulty, performing operations on a variety of parts, following general instructions.
Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Knowledge and understanding of codes for the machine to maximize effectiveness.
Uses Jobboss system to meet expectations within the position. (EX: waterjet: charge out material and labor reporting)
Requires the ability to comprehend simple layout work. (unfolding part, flat to form and form to flat)
Able to operate all types of sheet metal machines to cut, bend, or form parts and uses sheet metal hand tools.
Other duties may be assigned.

Hours are: Monday – Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. ** Must be able to train on day shift. **

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Welder – 2nd Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
*Must be able to demonstrate advanced level welding ability on various metals

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: Monday – Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. **Must be able to train on day shift.**

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Employment Opportunities With Pro Fabrication

Available Positions

Experienced Metal Fabrication Estimator – 1st Shift

Machine Operator – 1st Shift

Welder – 1st Shift

Machine Operator – 2nd Shift

Welder – 2nd Shift

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