Who are we? Altro has been at the forefront of innovation for over 100 years. Today, working closely with architects, end customers, engineers, designers and contractors around the world, our insight and expertise help them transform everyday spaces into environments that can improve the wellbeing of everyone that uses them.

As a family-founded business, we have a strong sense of what we value and a way of thinking inspired by The Bauhaus – a balance of quality, form and design-led function – that puts people’s needs at the heart of everything we do. It’s a human-centered approach to designing for the demands of 21st century life.

With offices across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, we remain committed to developing solutions that stand the test of time.

We combine the best in contemporary style with the functionality required to improve the way we all live and work, wherever in the world that may be.

What are we looking for?

Our team is seeking personable and motivated Top Talent to support the company’s Fabrication Team as a Fabrication Operator located in our Wilmington, MA facility. The Fabrication Operator is responsible for producing finished goods in coordination with the Lead Fabrication Operator and at the direction of the Fabrication Supervisor. Their primary role is to ensure that all projects are being completed with the highest level of quality and in a timely manner. This role is designed to ensure each fabrication operator is cross-trained and able to rotate between stations, keeping skills sharp across all processes and machinery while maintaining operational redundancy.

Responsibilities:

Workflow Management: Follow workflow across the various aspects of the Fabrication process. Ensure that all projects are utilizing the proper and agreed upon workflow, and work to streamline the workflow when inefficiencies are identified.
Technical Expertise: Maintain expansive and up-to-date information on the Fabrication department, current workflow procedures, product specifications, and any other technical information that relates to the Fabrication department.
CNC Routing: Exercise proficiency in both CNC programing and the operation of CNC routers. Program job files from customer specifications that fit established technical specifications and ensure that quality meets departmental standards. Keep CNC routers well maintained, and maintain deep technical knowledge on the procedures, upkeep, operation, and safety regulations. Work with the Fabrication Supervisor for continuous improvement.
Liquid Hard Coating: Be able to operate a liquid hard coater which entails; start up, shutdown, and cleanup. Machine runs sheets of our material through to provide a layer of protection.
File Preparation: Prepare print files for printing using graphic design software and ensure that they are optimized for grand format printing. This includes checking for resolution, color profiles, and proper file formats.
Printer Setup and Calibration: Prepare the grand format printer for printing by ensuring it is correctly set up and calibrated. This involves loading the appropriate print media, adjusting print settings, and verifying the color accuracy.
Print Production: Operate grand format printers to produce high-quality prints, ensuring that the printed output meets the required specifications in terms of size, color, resolution, and overall quality.
Quality Control: Perform regular quality checks to ensure that the prints meet the desired standards. This involves inspecting the prints for any defects, color inconsistencies, or printing errors.
Material Handling: Manage and maintain an inventory of printing materials. Ensure that all materials are stored properly and are available when needed.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Conduct routine maintenance on the grand format printing equipment to keep it in good working condition. Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues that may arise during the printing process.
Health and Safety: Adhere to safety guidelines and practices while operating the printing equipment and handling printing materials.
Efficiency and Productivity: Strive to optimize printing processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste, thereby maximizing productivity and minimizing costs.
Color Management: Understand color management process and implement Standard Operating Procedure at the direction of the Fabrication Supervisor to achieve accurate and consistent color reproduction across different print jobs.
Upkeep of Work Area: Maintain a clean and organized work area, including the storage and disposal of printing materials and waste.
Other duties as assigned.

*It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

Requirements:

High School Diploma and AA or Equivalent from a recognized trade school.
2-years minimum work experience in operating grand format printers and using graphic design software.
Experience working in the manufacturing industry.
Working knowledge of CNC Routers. Concise understanding of CNC operation, logistics, upkeep, and other comprehensive information relevant to CNC Routers. Understanding of G-Code.
Strong attention to detail and a trained eye for color accuracy.
Ability to identify technical issues related to the printing process.
Good communication skills to interact with clients and other team members effectively.
Physical ability to handle printing materials and perform routine maintenance tasks.
Time management skills to meet printing deadlines and manage multiple printing jobs simultaneously.

Hours of work: This is a full-time Monday-Friday position, with typical working hours being 7:00am – 4:00pm. Occasional variations in working hours may be required to meet inventory deadlines or accommodate business needs. Overtime or weekend work may be necessary in such cases.

Travel: No travel is expected with this position.

What do we offer? We are proud to offer competitive salary, as well as, a comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, Health and Dependent Care FSAs, STD & LTD, Life Insurance, and 401k with company match. This is only a part of our excellent package; we also offer a generous time off package which includes a company shutdown, with pay, for the week between Christmas and New Year.

EOE/AAP Statement: At Altro Americas, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Note to Job Applicants: We have been made aware of an increasing number of hiring fraud schemes across numerous platforms. Alro USA Inc. never requires advance payments of any kind for computer equipment or any other purpose at the start of employment. Any request for you to provide payment information during the application process is part of a fraud scheme. Further, we recommend that you do not provide sensitive personal information (SSN, DOB, driver’s license number etc.) as part of the initial application process.

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Fabrication Operator - CNC Routing and Large Format Printers