Metal Shop Technician

Mission Critical Group • North Wales, PA

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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 completed work for shipment. The role involves handling raw steel and copper; operating metal shop machinery such as punches, brakes, shears, and saws; welding sheet metal goods and preparing them for coating; assembling metalwork; and performing fabrication tasks such as saw cutting and drilling. The technician follows blueprints and verbal directions, uses hand and power tools, and may cross-train to support other company sections. Infrequent travel may be required for installation or service. The position works one of two stated schedules: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations; appropriate personal protective equipment is provided. The role can involve standing for extended periods 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 and understand blueprints.
• Ability to follow verbal directions and 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.
• 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 lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noise, dust, and temperature variations, using provided PPE.
• Ability to access and navigate each department at assigned facilities.
• Valid driver’s license for service-related positions.
• Satisfactory completion of additional background screening, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with fabrication and assembly of custom switchgear structures to meet client and product specifications, and prepare them for shipment.
• Assist with handling raw steel and copper.
• Assist in operating metal shop machinery, including punches, brakes, shears, and saws.
• Weld sheet metal goods and prepare them for coating.
• Assemble metalwork and handle sheet metal goods.
• Follow blueprint diagrams and verbal directions to meet the production schedule.
• Use hand and power tools for fabrication, including saw cutting and drilling.
• Cross-train and support other company sections as required.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned to meet operational needs.
• Travel infrequently for installation or service, if required.

What This Job Offers

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