Fabrication Worker

About the role

Alumicore is a Pittsburgh, PA based company in the aluminum melting operations industry. We work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, beverage can, automotive, and high-end specialty markets. The Fabrication Worker will perform general facility maintenance, custom metal/materials fabrication, basic carpentry, electrical upkeep, and complex mechanical repairs across stationary and mobile plant equipment. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and maintain mechanical equipment, machinery, and production systems to prevent operational downtime.
• Perform routine scheduled and emergency maintenance on both stationary industrial machinery and mobile facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, or replace broken, worn, or malfunctioning mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Execute a proactive preventive maintenance (PM) program on a regular basis to optimize machinery performance and extend equipment life cycles.
• Layout, measure, cut, weld, and fabricate metal, plastic, or composite structures and replacement components supporting plant operations.
• Execute general facility repair work on premises, including custom carpentry projects and non-complex electrical system troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Utilize power tools, welding units, precision measuring instruments, and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Maintain detailed records of all daily maintenance activities, inspections, work orders, parts inventory usage, and equipment repair histories.
• Prioritize daily maintenance requests independently to align with operational deadlines and high-priority facility needs.
• Consistently follow all plant safety procedures, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and OSHA regulations to promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times and maintain a clean, organized work area across facility ground.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade training preferred.
• 1+ years’ proven experience in industrial maintenance, machinery repair, metal fabrication, welding, or related technical trades.
• Hands-on proficiency across mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and fabrication disciplines.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills to troubleshoot complex system failures independently.
• Basic computer proficiency preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to enforce quality and safety standards consistently.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work in a physically demanding, high-heat, deadline-driven, and production-focused setting.
• Working is performed in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, heat, dust, materials from operational area, molten metal, and extreme temperature variations.
• Regular outside work required with exposure to weather conditions of extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift, and must be comfortable working from ladders, scaffolding, or elevated platforms when required.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing stairs and working at varying heights as required.
• See, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity; kneel, sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, pull, push and other similar, repetitive tasks requiring physical activity.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
• Willing and able to work overtime when needed.

Schedule

This is a shift position, with day shift and overnight shift options available, out of our Monessen, PA facility.