Fabrication Machine Operator

Full‑Time • Hourly • On‑Site • Day Shift (5:00am–3:30pm Monday to Thursday, Overtime on Friday as needed)

Join our team and help shape high‑quality structural metal products used in machinery, concrete construction equipment, and precision‑made metal components.
We’re looking for a motivated Fabrication Machine Operator who is passionate about hands‑on work, safety, and craftsmanship.

What You’ll Do

Core Responsibilities 

• Operate a variety of metal fabrication equipment, such as brakes, rollers, shears, lasers, and saws
• Grind, sand, hammer, and chip metal parts to achieve required finishes
• Tag, identify, and correctly stage work-pieces
• Use precision tools to verify parts meet specifications
• Collaborate with leads/supervisors to resolve fabrication or part issues
• Safely operate hoists, lift tables, and (with certification) forklifts
• Handle machinery and materials with a strong focus on safety and quality
• Locate and mark cutting or bending lines on materials
• Set up and operate fabrication machines
• Select and secure fixtures, cutting tools, and proper materials
• Calculate and set machine controls (speed, feed, angles, depth, and other parameters)
• Start, monitor, and adjust machinery to ensure proper operation
• Run trial pieces to confirm accuracy of machine setup or programmed instructions
• Perform additional duties as needed
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or Metals Fabrication Certificate, 1–3 months of relevant experience/training or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills & Abilities

• Basic reading and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction)
• Ability to measure accurately using tape measures and precision tools (feet, inches, thousandths)
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions
• Problem‑solving skills in standardized situations
• Ability to safely operate:
  • Hand tools & air-powered tools
  • Fabrication equipment (brake, shear, laser, rollers, punch, saws)
  • Hoists

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking for up to 10-hour shifts
• Manual dexterity and ability to reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs regularly
• Good vision (close, peripheral, depth perception)
• Work environment includes exposure to chemicals (metalworking fluids, cleaners, brake fluid, etc.)
• Loud environment—hearing protection required