Fabrication Assistant

Position Summary: The Fabrication Assistant will work directly with the Director of Operations and the CNC Computer Programmer in the creation of forms, moulds, and tools utilized in the production of high quality, hand-blown, glass. This role will be responsible for programming moulds for the CNC machine, managing the finished forms inventory, preparing the moulds for glassblower use on the production floor, preparing the materials required for the creation of moulds and forms, as well as general organization and maintenance of mould shop and equipment.

• Create CAD files using Solidworks software and write programs using Mastercam software to create wood, graphite, or cast iron molds for glassblowing production
• Interpret detailed drawings and prepare stock for machining
• Operate CNC Milling Machine, load/unload material, indicate vices/fixtures, finish work
• Operate various shop machinery, like band saw, table saw, planer, and knee milling machine
• Inspect and verify conformance to specifications
• Assemble and prepare molds for production
• Support the Forms Supervisor through general maintenance of equipment and mold construction
• Keep an accurate inventory of all molds and tools
• Maintain a clean workspace

• High School Diploma or GED education
• CNC Vertical Milling Machine Programming Certification
• Familiarity with Solidworks and Mastercam
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interpret communication and instructions from others
• Experience in manufacturing facility
• Experience in welding, wood sawmill, lathe work, and knee milling
• Knowledge of fabrication methods including, but not limited to: woodworking, metals and alloys forming, and standard wood and machine shop machinery preferred
• Excellent mathematical and geometric competence required
• Ability to read and comprehend simple written instructions and follow prioritized lists
• Ability to work independently

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Simon Pearce is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and to provide all employees with the work environment necessary to enable them to advance on merit as far as their talents and skills will take them, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected class of veteran, or any other legally protected status.