FABRICATOR

Anderson Dahlen, part of Gray’s Specialty Equipment segment, delivers end-to-end equipment design-build and contract manufacturing. Services include precision fabrication—cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies—backed by engineering, integration, and complete process solutions such as skids and sanitary platforms tailored to customer applications. Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant.

About the role

We are seeking a Fabricator to support the forming and fabrication of sheet metal components to customer specifications and company quality standards. This role may involve a range of responsibilities depending on experience level, from assisting with basic layout and forming operations to independently performing complex press brake, rolling, and fabrication work on a wide variety of parts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Cincinnati press brakes, rolls, shears, band saws, drills, forklifts, overhead cranes, and various hand tools safely and effectively. (Rolling experience preferred but not required)
• Select proper dies, tooling, and machine settings to complete work accurately and efficiently.
• Read and work from drawings, sketches, routing notes, and instructions to determine operational requirements and develop forming details for sheet metal components.
• Assist with or independently perform layout, forming, press brake, rolling, shearing, sawing, drilling, and related fabrication operations based on experience and skill level.
• Measure and inspect parts using tools such as tape measures, calipers, squares, and protractors to ensure conformance to specifications and prescribed tolerances.
• Use shop math, arithmetic calculations, and layout formulas to support fabrication and forming operations.
• Perform work on parts ranging from small standard components to large or complex fabrications requiring close tolerances and careful coordination.
• Detect defective materials, unusual conditions, or operating difficulties and communicate them promptly to supervisors or trainers.
• Recommend or apply methods that improve efficiency, reduce setup time, increase throughput, and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain a positive team-oriented attitude, comply with company and departmental policies, and support on-time, high-quality job completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. Moderately heavy work requires the occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or less. In the performance of essential duties, the incumbent may be required to operate a variety of industrial machining tools.

• Lift/Carry: 0-10 lbs. continuously, 11-50 lbs. frequently, 51-100 lbs. never
• Push/Pull: 0-25 lbs. continuously, 26-100 lbs. frequently
• Bend: 34-66% during a 10/12-hour shift
• Twist/Turn: 34-66% during a 10/12-hour shift
• Kneel/Squat: 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift
• Sit: 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift
• Stand/Walk: 67-100% during a 10/12-hour shift
• Overhead Reaching: 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift
• Ladder/Stair: 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $24 to $38 per hour. The wage range takes into account a wide range of factors including skill sets, experience and training, certifications, as well as business and organizational needs.

Schedule

• Day shift: 4/10-hour days, Monday-Thursday
• Night shift: 4/10-hour days, Monday-Thursday, 15% shift differential
• Weekend shift: 3/12-hour days, Friday-Sunday, 15% shift differential

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
• Private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP) for team members overseas