Fabrication Machine Operator

Ethos • Tennant, IA

21h

About The Position

The Fabrication Machine Operator sets up, adjusts, and operates fabrication equipment to produce metal components according to blueprints, specifications, and work orders. The role requires safe operation of fabrication machinery, use of measuring tools, and the ability to read and interpret production documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 1–2 years of experience.
• At least 1 year of fabrication equipment or machine-operator experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills, including dimensions, quantities, metric conversions, algebra, and geometry.

Nice To Haves

• Welding experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication equipment, including press brakes, rollers, punch presses, sanders, drills, grinders, shears, saws, and other fabrication machinery.
• Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, rules, squares, angle gages, and height gages.
• Practice the highest degree of safety when performing essential duties.
• Read and interpret parts drawings, process routings, and production requirement information.

Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision).
• Retirement plan (401(k), IRA).
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, and public holidays).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED