Sheetmetal Mechanic jobs in Los Angeles, CA

WHAT WE DO AT WET

We create projects that transform the way people experience nature’s elements. Our creations are multi-sensory, and we redefine the way people connect with the elements and with each other. We master nature’s magic and with it create experiences. Experiences that include the world’s most moving water features, from The Fountains of Bellagio to The Dubai Fountain.

WET is a great environment for people who are talented, inquisitive, passionate, driven, team-oriented, problem solvers, and who do not give up—who seek brilliant solutions.

Commitment to excellence and a strong sense of urgency is essential for WET to succeed!

THE CORE OF THE POSITION

The Sheetmetal Fabricator is a key person in the metal shop with responsibilities that include executing all production requirements from drawing to shipment in the Fabrication Department. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine required methods and materials, and plan, fabricate and assemble various sheet metal products according to Engineering blueprints, drawings, verbal instructions and even napkin sketches
• Manipulate flat patterns
• Lay out, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on material
• Select gauges and types of sheet metal to use according to specifications that include brass, copper, aluminum, steel, stainless steel
• Responsible for managing inventory levels of material, consumables and shop floor supplies
• Lead and/or participate in Continuous Improvement activities, to include: 5S, Kaizen Events, Team Building, and Training
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Provide feedback to site management to identify future requirements and support strategic decisions
• Develop specifications from general description and draw sketch of part or product to be fabricated
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve component or assembly issues
• Cut, program, bend, deburring, inspect, install perm nuts, rivets or other small assemblies as required
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

EDUCATION, TRAINING, SKILLS:

• 5 years Sheetmetal fabrication experience required
• Hands-on experience with operating sheet metal machinery to fabricate units with complex contours and multiple angles
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must have proven experience using a variety of hand and power tools, including precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, protractors, etc.)

Ability to operate (some or most) the following equipment:

• CNC Press Brakes
• CNC Laser
• CNC Punch Press
• Trim, file, grind, deburring, buff and smooth surfaces using hand or power tools
• Cut off saws
• Shears
• V-Notcher
• Grinders
• Routers

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Stand a minimum of 8 hours per day
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed

WET is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with WET is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.