Sheet Metal Fabricator

Tempe Mechanical•Chandler, AZ

1d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Tempe Mechanical is growing and seeking a Sheet Metal Fabricator. This is an entry-level role with competitive pay and a full range of benefits, PTO, sick time, and company events. The company's mission is to empower people, families, and clients by creating a workplace where tradesmen and women can learn and develop essential life skills, and to raise a community of skilled people that will build the future and improve the quality of life for individuals and organizations. As a Sheet Metal Fabricator, you will learn, assist, and assemble in the sheet metal building shop, contributing to HVAC projects for hospitals, schools, fire stations, and government buildings. The ideal candidate is growth-motivated, self-starting, and values efficiency, reliability, and family.

Requirements

Great communication skills.
Punctual and On-Time for every shift.
Willing to learn.
Mechanically inclined.
Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Fabricate high-precision, commercial-grade sheet metal components-including ductwork, fittings, transitions, and complex custom assemblies-based on engineered drawings and project specifications.
Set up, operate, and adjust fabrication equipment such as CNC plasma tables, press brakes, shears, rollers, and lock-forming machinery to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability.
Execute fabrication work in alignment with production schedules to support commercial construction and service timelines, adapting to shifting priorities as required.
Perform dimensional verification and tolerance checks to ensure fabricated components meet design and project requirements prior to release.
Maintain accurate production records, material usage tracking, and quality documentation to support accountability and traceability.
Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve fabrication issues, material inconsistencies, or drawing discrepancies to prevent downstream rework.
Stage, organize, and prepare completed ductwork and fabricated materials for efficient transport to commercial job sites.
Collaborate with project managers, shop leadership, and field installation teams to prioritize workloads and address time-sensitive fabrication needs.
Support continuous workflow coordination between fabrication, warehouse, and delivery operations to optimize throughput and minimize delays.
Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of fabrication equipment and hand tools to ensure operational reliability.
Maintain strict compliance with shop safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and company quality standards.
Promptly report equipment concerns, safety risks, or process improvement opportunities to shop leadership.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional fabrication environment that supports efficiency and safety.
Assist with material inventory management, stock organization, and replenishment efforts.
Provide technical guidance and support to junior fabricators as needed and contribute to continuous improvement and best-practice initiatives.