Sheet Metal Fabrication Technician

Torch Technologies, Inc. • Huntsville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is looking to hire a motivated Sheet Metal Fabrication Technician to work in a fabrication shop in a prototyping and low-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate must have strong fabrication skills, can work independently, and take pride in clean, accurate work. The Sheet Metal Technician will work within a diverse team of machinists, welders, technicians, and engineers, in a dynamic workplace to develop and produce mechanical hardware solutions for a wide range of applications including commercial, aerospace, and defense systems.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Associate degree, or 2 years of formal technical training
• 2+ years' experience in shop-based sheet metal fabrication environment programming and operating a CNC waterjet, plasma or laser machine.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• Ability to read prints and fabricate without constant supervision
• Strong layout, measuring, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with press brakes and precision forming
• Comfortable working with tight tolerances and repeatable parts
• Dependable, punctual, and quality-focused
• Candidates must receive and present an OSHA 10-Hour Training Course for General Industry certification (either a card from the Department of Labor or certificate of completion from an authorized trainer) within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• CAD/CAM exposure (SolidWorks, Fusion, etc.)
• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed training prior to employment. Training may be completed online.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate sheet metal parts from steel, aluminum, and stainless
• Measure, cut, bend, notch, and form parts to print
• Operate shop equipment including: Press brakes Rollers Drill presses and saws CNC Plasma or laser cutting equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and work orders
• Deburr, finish, and prep parts for paint or assembly
• Inspect completed work for quality and accuracy
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, organized shop
• Follow all shop safety procedures

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree