Sheet Metal Fabricator
About The Position
The Sheet Metal Fabricator prepares, fabricates, and cuts metal products for assembly using equipment such as presses, shears, saws, and lathes. The position works daily with machines that prepare steel metal products for assembly into power packaging units and moves equipment and material with forklift assistance. The fabricator lays out and examines metal stock and workpieces, operates specialized fabrication equipment and tooling for stainless sheet metal, and sets up brake presses with specified punches, dies, or fixtures. The role also involves interpreting shop drawings, blueprints, work orders, and production schedules; cleaning and lubricating machines; and cross-training in welding and metalworking techniques when appropriate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- High attention to detail and quality, including making correct measurements.
- Reliability, responsibility, and dependability.
- Ability to work safely and efficiently and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Mathematical skills, including reading and applying a decimal chart and calculating circumference and bend radius.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Understanding of proper machine and tool use, cleaning, and lubrication.
- Ability to manage time independently.
- Ability to lift and move heavy sheets of metal.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or construction environment.
- 2 or more years of experience operating a press brake or shear.
- Experience driving and operating a forklift.
- Experience using a roll table.
Responsibilities
- Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to ensure specifications are met.
- Assemble, lift, position, and remove workpieces from machinery.
- Set up and operate specialized equipment and tooling to fabricate stainless sheet metal products.
- Install, align, and secure specified punches, dies, or other fixtures in brake press rams or beds using hand tools such as dial calipers and inspection gauges.
- Review shop drawings, blueprints, work orders, and production schedules to determine materials, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Clean and lubricate machines.
- Cross-train in welding and metalworking techniques when appropriate.
- Move equipment and materials with forklift assistance.
- Follow safety procedures and complete work efficiently and on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
