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Copper (Bus) Bar Fabrication Process Expert

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA
life insurance, vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Ohio, Independence
Mar 28, 2026
Company With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence. Copper and Brass Divison Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today's challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years. Your responsibilities Job Summary Copper (Bus) Bar Fabrication Process Expert leverages deep, hands-on experience to share knowledge, improve fabrication processes, and proactively identify operational risks and potential solutions in copper bus bar and related fabrication activities. This role focuses on strengthening internal capabilities by transferring expertise, improving consistency, and helping teams avoid common and costly fabrication pitfalls, while also providing advisory expertise and support for implementing new or updated processes (including epoxy coating, powder coating, and plating). Engagement is advisory in nature; the expert provides recommendations and guidance while execution and decision-making remain with site leadership and functional owners. Job Description Process Improvement & Best Practices Evaluate existing copper bus bar fabrication and finishing processes and recommend practical improvements Share proven fabrication methodologies that improve repeatability, quality, safety, and efficiency Identify process variation, inefficiencies, and unnecessary complexity before they become production issues Support the development of standardized work, process flows, and best-practice guidelines Provide advisory consulting on the implementation of new or revised finishing processes (e.g., epoxy coating, powder coating, and plating), including process definition input, vendor alignment guidance, and shop-floor rollout recommendations (execution owned by site teams) Identifying Pitfalls & Risk Mitigation Proactively identify common fabrication, finishing, and subcontracting pitfalls based on prior experience Educate teams on high-risk features such as tolerance stack-ups, forming limitations, sequencing errors, and handling damage Help teams recognize early warning signs of quality or throughput issues Provide insight into "lessons learned" from past successes and failures to prevent repeat issues Training & Knowledge Transfer Advise leadership and key personnel (e.g., supervisors, value-stream leads, lead operators, and quality leads) to help develop copper bus bar fabrication understanding, shop-floor awareness, and key process constraints so they can effectively lead, troubleshoot, and reinforce standards Translate complex fabrication concepts into practical, easy-to-understand guidance Support leadership and key personnel by providing input to onboarding and upskilling plans for employees involved in copper fabrication or subcontracted operations, ensuring training is consistent and aligned to standardized work (with ownership remaining with functional leaders) Drawing & Manufacturability Education Review drawings and specifications with teams to explain manufacturability concerns and risk areas Guide teams in recognizing ambiguous callouts or design choices that can create downstream issues Promote clear communication between internal teams and external fabrication partners Cross-Functional Advisory Support Act as a subject-matter expert for copper bus bar fabrication across the organization * Provide advisory support to operations, quality, and leadership when evaluating process changes or new opportunities * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by grounding decisions in real-world fabrication experience Qualifications & Experience Required Extensive hands-on experience in copper bus bar fabrication, including cutting, punching, forming, machining, and finishing Excellent communication and teaching skills Preferred Experience developing or supporting training programs or standardized work Familiarity with Copper Buss fabrication and finishing environments Comfortable operating as a trusted advisor rather than a direct decision-maker Work Structure Part-time, flexible schedule Advisory-focused role No direct production or people management responsibilities Ideal Candidate Profile This role is ideal for a seasoned fabrication professional who: Has accumulated a deep "toolbox" of real-world lessons learned Enjoys working with others to develop capability and help teams avoid hard-won mistakes Thinks in terms of systems, flow, and long-term process health Job Compensation $85.00 per hour Benefits Overview We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Disability Voluntary Wellness Programs 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Tuition Reimbursement And more! 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