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근무 일정

• Equipment Fabricators work full-time jobs, typically with nights, weekends, and holidays off, though overtime may be occasionally needed to stay on schedule. 

일반적인 의무

• Meet with managers or clients to review their requirements for fabricated equipment
• Brainstorm ideas for what such equipment might look like, its features, and the estimated cost of production
  • If multiple pieces of equipment are needed, review manufacturing procedures and costs
• Create or review written descriptions or sketches, blueprints, technical drawings, etc.
• Agree upon the terms of work, including timelines and budgets
• Collaborate with team members, including engineers or consultants, as needed
• Request the equipment, tools, and raw materials necessary to begin work
• Use hand tools and operate machines to fabricate workpieces. Assemble parts when ready
• Mark cutting lines on materials; check to ensure pieces are securely fitted and aligned 
• Examine parts or final products for quality assurance
• Conduct stress tests and troubleshoot prototypes to ensure proper functioning before submitting them for review
• Garner feedback and make adjustments 

추가 책임

• Attend equipment/product development meetings
• Adhere to safety standards and guidelines
• Create detailed reports of all work
• Write or help write operation manuals for new equipment
• Stay up-to-date on applicable software and technical manuals 
• Train and mentor new fabricators, machinists, operators, technologists, and technicians, as needed
• 작업 공간을 청결하게 유지하고 기계에 대한 정기적인 유지보수 수행

소프트 스킬

• 경보
• 분석
• 주의
• 의사소통 기술
• 규정 준수 지향
• 비판적 사고
• 디테일 지향
• 징계
• 독립의 
• 목표
• 조직
• 환자 
• 계획 및 구성
• 문제 해결
• Safety-consciousness
• 건전한 판단 
• 체력
• 팀워크
• 시간 관리 

기술 능력

• 청사진 읽기
• Welding/metalwork
• Machining and machinist programs such as Armchair Machinist and Machinists’ Calculator
• 다음과 같은 컴퓨터 지원 설계 프로그램 오토데스크 오토캐드, CATIA, PTC Creo Parametric, 및 SolidCAM
• Computer-aided manufacturing software like Autodesk Fusion 360 and CNC Mastercam
• Industrial control software such as EditCNC or Mazak Mazatrol
• 다음과 같은 공정 관리 프로그램 헥사곤 메트롤로지 PC-DMIS
• Precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, and gauges)
• Knowledge of materials and their properties (including various types of metal and metal alloys such as steel, brass, aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, vanadium, and manganese)
• Familiarity with tools and equipment such as welding machines, shears, presses, grinders, CNC machines, lasers, plasma cutters, waterjets, measuring instruments, and safety gear
• 유압 시스템, 전기 배선, 윤활유 및 배터리에 대한 지식이 있어야 합니다.
• Safety procedures and first aid

• Aerospace industry
• Agribusiness
• 자동차 산업
• Computer and electronic product manufacturing
• 건설 회사
• Food processing industry
• Machinery manufacturing
• Oil and gas companies
• Renewable energy sector
• 연구 및 개발 
• Temporary help services
• Transportation equipment manufacturing

Equipment fabricators must maintain high levels of precision and deliver quality prototypes and finished products that meet their employer’s or client’s expectations. Work must be done safely, within established timeframes and budgets, and in compliance with applicable industry standards. 

These numerous demands put a lot of pressure on fabricators, whose work is heavily scrutinized. When things get behind schedule, they may have to put in extra hours to catch up. It’s a physically demanding job, involving lifting, prolonged standing, and exposure to various hazards—all of which can take a toll over time.

Trends in the field of equipment fabrication include the rise of Industry 4.0, which uses technologies like automation, artificial intelligence, Cyber-Physical Systems, cloud computing, 3D printing, and the Internet of Things to improve efficiency and productivity. 

For equipment that will be mass-produced, the Industrial Internet of Things enables manufacturers to connect machines, devices, and sensors to the Internet. This allows real-time data collection, helping to optimize operations. Sustainable Manufacturing is another growing trend, as companies seek to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and utilize renewable resources. However, this may be less important for customized equipment that will only be made once or a few times. 

Equipment Fabricators enjoy visualizing ideas and using their hands to bring them to life. They are comfortable using tools and stationary heavy equipment. They might have enjoyed math and shop classes in school, as well as design and computer programming. 

For them, it’s easy to collaborate but they don’t mind working alone for long periods where they can focus on the task at hand. They might have been highly independent growing up, and thus feel right at home completing projects without a ton of interaction with others.