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
Brake Operator – 2nd Shift
Welder – 2nd Shift
Brake Operator – Week-End Shift
Laser 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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Brake Operator – 2nd 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/fellers.
Uses JobBoss system to record job times and quantities.
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 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.
Operates apron brake which bends metal by forcing metal between movable apron and horizontal bending bar.
Performs routine maintenance.
Other duties may be 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. 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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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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Brake Operator – Week-End 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/fellers.
Uses JobBoss system to record job times and quantities.
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 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.
Operates apron brake which bends metal by forcing metal between movable apron and horizontal bending bar.
Performs routine maintenance.
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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Laser Operator – Week-End Shift

Summary: Sets up and operates Laser per program requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to operate a laser at an intermediate level.
Read and interpret blue prints.
Uses JobBoss system to pick material used per job requirements and track job times.
Verifies and checks part dimensions to ensure they meet specifications.
Grinds or laps burrs from edges of work piece.
Organize parts for the next process.
Troubleshoot machine to ensure quality.
Perform routine maintenance to keep machine running efficiently.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Operates suction hoist and/or lift bridge to insert and remove material.
Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints or templates.
Sets stop on machine bed and repositions stock to run successive pieces, or to perform multiple operations.
Change out different gas cylinders as needed.

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. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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

Brake Operator – 2nd Shift

Welder – 2nd Shift

Brake Operator – Week-End Shift

Laser Operator – Week-End Shift

Welder – Week-End Shift

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