Prep Fabricator

Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials, delivering new technologies, advanced engineered systems, and innovative materials to customers in industries worldwide. Join our team to create, improve, and innovate the everyday.

About the role

The Prep Fabricator facilitates the safe and efficient preparation and cutting of metal components and sub-assemblies to meet plant fabrication demands, ensuring optimal quality and on-time delivery of products.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm. Effective August 16, 2026, the shift will change to 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently receive and transport incoming steel; load and unload materials onto or from trucks, pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
• Use material handling equipment such as cranes, pallet jacks, forklifts, and dollies to transport raw materials, equipment, and products.
• Store items in a safe and efficient manner.
• Accurately read and interpret work order information and follow written or verbal instructions to determine service operations.
• Pick parts, kit materials, and transport goods to work stations or designated areas as directed.
• Form and produce a variety of metal components and sub-assemblies by interpreting engineering drawings and using appropriate metalworking equipment.
• Set up and safely operate fabricating equipment such as horizontal steel band saw, iron worker/metal muncher, drill press, plasma burning table with computerized control panel, and press brake.
• Safely operate fork trucks and other industrial vehicles for which training has been completed and qualification maintained.
• Operate tools and equipment as instructed and only as intended by the manufacturer.
• Ensure tools and other items are safely and properly stored.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED/TASC, or equivalent combination of education and life experiences.
• One (1) year of experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: manufacturing, material handling, reading blueprints and schematics, working with power and hand tools.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of spatial reasoning, cause and effect, heat conduction, velocity, gravity, and force.
• Ability to qualify in industrial vehicle use and demonstrate safe operation at all times.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly, listen, and respond well to questions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, specifically Word.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling proprietary and confidential information.
• Strong critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect objective data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and walk on concrete floors.
• Use hands, reach, talk, hear, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and a respirator as needed.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts such as overhead cranes, vibration, and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Pay

The hourly range for this full-time position is $21 - $31. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 31 days.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave.
• 401(k) with generous match.
• Profit Sharing.
• Supplemental Benefits.