Metal Shop Technician

Mission Critical Group • North Wales, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Metal Shop Technician assists with fabricating and assembling custom switchgear structures of varying sizes and scopes to meet client and product specifications, and prepares finished products for shipment. The role uses metal shop machinery and hand and power tools, follows blueprints, and supports production schedules. Infrequent travel may be required for installation or service. The position is based at the assigned facility and may require cross-training to support other company sections.

The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, with either a 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shift or a 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. shift. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment that may involve loud noise, dust, and temperature variations; appropriate PPE is provided. The job is physically demanding and may involve extended standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in general mechanical work, metalworking, or an associated field.
• Experience using hand tools and hand power tools.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to follow verbal directions to meet production schedules.
• Ability to use a ruler, scale, tape measure, and calipers.
• Possess basic tools, including gear wrenches, an impact gun, torque wrenches, and metric and standard sockets.
• High dedication to quality to avoid rework.
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and achieve objectives.
• Valid driver's license for service-related positions.
• Satisfactory completion of additional background screening, if applicable.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift materials as required.
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
• Visual acuity to read blueprints and measurements and inspect parts.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and potentially lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to access and navigate each department at assigned facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Welding certification.
• Forklift experience and/or certification.
• Carpentry skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with handling raw steel and copper.
• Assist in operating metal shop machinery, including punch, brake, shear, and saw equipment.
• Weld sheet metal goods and prepare them for coating.
• Assemble metalwork and handle sheet metal goods.
• Follow blueprint diagrams.
• Use hand tools and power tools proficiently.
• Perform fabrication tasks, including saw cutting and drilling.
• Cross-train and support other company sections as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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