Description

Company Information

Rock Exotica (Thompson Manufacturing, Inc) was founded in 1987 by Rock Thompson, whose passion for rock climbing and inventive spirit led him to build the company from his parent’s garage with a rebuilt WWII milling machine and a groundbreaking product—the Soloist. Since then, Rock Exotica has continued to revolutionize technical equipment for professionals, staying true to its roots of innovation, safety, and quality. Proudly designed, manufactured, and assembled in Utah, USA, we remain committed to pushing boundaries while honoring the craftsmanship that started it all.
 

Join the team that’s redefining safety. At Rock Exotica, we don’t just manufacture safety and rescue equipment, we lead the industry with groundbreaking Innovation and first-to-market products Trusted by first responders, arborists, and the entertainment world. We’re looking for Dedicated individuals who value quality, precision, and the mission of helping others stay safe. If you're driven by purpose and inspired by Excellence, Rock Exotica is where your impact begins!! 

 Schedule: First Shift: 6:00 am -- 2:30pm  Monday - Friday 

*Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required**

Position Summary

The Fabricator operates fabricating machines such as cutoff saws, shears, presses, and punches that cut shape and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes and structures by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications

Level I: 

• Operates and adjust fabrication machines
• Perform standard and repetitive operations of fabrication
• Entry level knowledge of operations including cutoff saws, shears, presses, and punches that cut shape and bend metal plates, etc. 
• Ability to follow written instructions and read basic blueprint specifications

Level II:

• Sets-up, adjusts, and checks machines for the days part production
• Able to perform a series of progressive fabrication operation
• Operates and adjusts fabrication equipment to exacting standards and specifications.
• Check parts conformance to specification
• Intermediate knowledge of fabrication techniques and methods for fabrication.
• Works from finished instructions, operational data and machine setup instructions
• Intermediate level knowledge of operations including drilling, cutting, etc.
• Ability to follow written instructions and read basic blueprint specifications
• Two plus years of experience.

Level III:

• Has broad knowledge of fabrication and machining techniques 
• Able to perform a series of progressive fabrication operation
• Able to operate two or machines at the same time with little to no help
• Capable of intermediate to advanced setup machines with no supervision
• Capable of fabricating parts with close and exact tolerances and specification requiring a high degree of skill.
• Check parts conformance to specification
• Ability to follow written instructions and read technical blueprint specifications
• Four plus years of experience

In addition to

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template
• Observes machine operation to detect part defects or machine malfunction
• Measures parts dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation
• Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale from parts
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Verifies conformance of finished part to specifications
• Follow company safety procedures and embrace a culture of safety within the machine shop
• Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required

Requirements

Competencies

• Team Player
• Ability to read, understand and execute blueprint specifications
• High attention to detail , thoroughness and quality control
• Time Management Skills
• Self starter with excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to perform tasks without constant supervision

Working Conditions  

Work is performed in a manufacturing facility, with drill presses, metal cutting, and other industrial equipment. The employee is regularly exposed to vibrations. Noise levels fluctuate from moderate to high requiring ear protection. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must wear appropriate personal safety protection equipment. This equipment will vary based upon the work location and type of work being performed but often will include safety glasses, closed-toed/heeled shoes, and sometimes may include protective clothing.

Physical Requirements: All Levels  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Stand, sit, walk and reach for long periods of time
• Repetitive hand and wrist motions while handling large and small parts
• Constantly and repetitively assembly products, use of light machinery
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach above and below desk level, talk, hear and communicate accurate information
• Observe details at a close range
• Moves items and products weighing up to 50 pounds across short distances 
• Easily move from place to place in a manufacturing facility
• Adhere to all safety & quality requirements
• Ability to pass pre-employment & random drug screenings 

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision eligible first date of following month hired 
• Health Savings Account 
• Paid Time Off 
• Company provided Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability 
• Company provided Life Insurance 
• Industry Discounts 
• Simple IRA Plan with Company 3% Match 
• Professional Development Assistance 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks after one year of employment) 
• Referral Program 
• Employee Assistance Program 

Disclaimer  

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.