Pre Fabrication Technician - Entry Level (Metal Shop Manufacturing Support)
About The Position
If you enjoy working with your hands, learning fabrication skills, and building things in a professional manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to start your career in metal fabrication. At LACO Technologies, you’ll work in our metal fabrication shop supporting the production of stainless-steel components used in advanced vacuum and leak testing systems for some of the most innovative companies in the world — including customers like SpaceX, NASA, Apple, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman. This is an entry-level fabrication role, ideal for candidates with metal shop experience, fabrication training, or welding school who want to gain hands-on experience in a modern manufacturing environment. While welding experience is a plus, this role primarily focuses on metal fabrication, finishing, and shop support rather than production welding. LACO Technologies designs and manufactures advanced vacuum and leak testing systems used across aerospace, medical, energy, and advanced manufacturing industries. Our team builds precision systems where quality, craftsmanship, and innovation matter. For more than 50 years, LACO has partnered with some of the world’s most innovative companies to deliver reliable testing technology that supports critical products and missions.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of metal shop, fabrication, or manufacturing experience
- Comfortable using hand tools and fabrication equipment
- Strong reliability and work ethic
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong focus on safety and quality
- Interest in learning fabrication and manufacturing skills
Nice To Haves
- Welding school or welding training
- TIG or MIG welding exposure
- Experience with fabrication equipment
- Mechanical or manufacturing background
Responsibilities
- Perform glass bead blasting or sandblasting of stainless steel components
- Support fabrication and welding operations in the metal shop
- Operate fabrication equipment such as band saws, metal rollers, grinders, and polishing tools
- Assist with finishing and preparation of fabricated parts
- Read and interpret basic fabrication drawings and weld prints
- Support fabrication workflow and shop organization
- Maintain safe work practices and clean work areas
- Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs as needed
Benefits
- $19.00 – $21.00 per hour depending on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
- Three weeks PTO starting your first year
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
- Company lunches, events, and team culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
