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.

Quality Supervisor – 1st Shift
Forklift – Shipping & Receiving Clerk – 1st Shift
Forklift Operator – 1st Shift
Assembler – 1st Shift
Machine Operator – 2nd Shift
Welder – 2nd Shift
Machine Operator – Week-End Shift
Welder – Week-End Shift

Quality Supervisor – 1st Shift

Summary: The Quality Supervisor develops, implements and manages quality control systems designed to ensure continuous production of sheet metal products and applications consistent with established standards, customer specifications and production goals. 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:

Supervise all activities of the quality team.
Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
Assists in developing and maintaining ISO 9001 procedures and work instructions.
Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service. Investigate (and correct) customer issues and complaints relating to quality.
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.
Develops and analyze statistical data and product specification to determine standards and the establish quality and reliability expectancy of finished products.
Directs employees engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.
Provide technical and statistical expertise to teams.
Suggests and implements changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase safety and efficiency of shop, department, and work crew.
Formulate, document and maintain quality control standards and on-going quality control objectives.
Coordinate objectives with production procedure in cooperation with other managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
Create, document and implement inspection criteria and procedures.
Provide and contribute to inspection activity for product throughout production process.
Interpret quality control philosophy to key personnel within the Company.
Facilitate internal continuous improvement and ISO teams.
Design, develop and implement quality control training programs.
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.
Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
Review, verify, and investigates NC’s and CPA’s using Unipoint.
Other duties may be assigned.

Qualification: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or 2 years 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: Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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Forklift – Shipping & Receiving Clerk – 1st Shift

Summary: Self-motivated, results orientated and dependable with exceptional organization skills. Responsible for verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments, prepares items for shipment and schedule transportation to the customer. The candidate will possess excellent organization and communication skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must have good working knowledge of part numbers and part usage and understand application for use.
Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
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.
Assists in manufacturing areas as needed.
Daily inspection and recording of forklift inspection.
Audit incoming and outgoing shipments against purchase orders and confirm packing slips/invoices are in compliance with company standard policies.
Validate and update product inventory by comparing reports in order to maintain an accurate inventory database.
Ensure the integrity of the inventory part classification by verifying item number, product category, and description and bin location.
Assist with employee training.
Communicate issues pertaining to inventory procurement to senior management.
Research inventory discrepancies, determine cause, recommend necessary adjustments and make inventory adjustments.
Data entry and documentation within standard MS Office suite and our inventory database are a requirement for this position.
Package parts appropriately for shipping.(ex. Pallets, crates, tubs and etc.)
Coordinates shipping of freight by contacting appropriate freight carrier.
Must be able to operate material handling equipment to achieve the daily tasks; Operates forklift to move materials to storage or work area or truck for shipment.
Complete parts inspections and related paperwork as needed.
Generates shipping documents as required.
Knowledge of raw materials, finished products, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons.
Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.

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. Ability to obtain forklift certification through Company training program.

Hours are: Monday – Friday with exact hours TBD

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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.

Qualification: 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 p.m. with exact hours TBD

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Assembler – 1st Shift

Summary: Assembles units, following blueprints and other written and verbal specifications by performing the essential duties and responsibilities outlined below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Read and interpret blueprint specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences.
Removes small quantities of metal to clean parts or to produce close fit between parts.
Drills, taps, or reams holes.-Aligns components, and bolts, screws, or rivets them together.
Use basic hand tools including but not limited to an electric drill, air ratchet, wrenches, screwdrivers and rivet guns.
Measure parts to determine tolerance, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
Keep production supervisor advised of work status, workloads, problems, and progress as related to work assignment.
Other duties may be assigned.

Qualification: A 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 is required for this position. 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 – Friday with exact hours TBD

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Machine Operator – 2nd Shift

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 p.m. – 2 a.m. ** Must be able to train on day shift.**

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

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Machine Operator – Week-End Shift

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: Friday – Sunday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. ** Must be available to train on day shift. **

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Welder – Week-End 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: Friday – Sunday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. ** Must be able to train on day shift. **

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Employment Opportunities With Pro Fabrication

Available Positions

Quality Supervisor – 1st Shift

Forklift – Shipping & Receiving Clerk – 1st Shift

Forklift Operator – 1st Shift

Assembler – 1st Shift

Machine Operator – 2nd Shift

Welder – 2nd Shift

Machine Operator – Week-End Shift

Welder – Week-End Shift

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