Fabrication Machine Operator

Multiquip • Boise, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or Metals Fabrication Certificate, 1–3 months of relevant experience/training or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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
• Ability to safely operate: Fabrication equipment (brake, shear, laser, rollers, punch, saws)
• Ability to safely operate: Hoists
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Certification to operate forklifts

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

Benefits

• 9 paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off - Accrues at a rate of 4 weeks per year to start
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Accidental, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Retirement Planning - 401(k) plan including Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 a year
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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