Sheet Metal Worker

About the role

Location: 15 Forest Parkway, Shelton, CT 06484. Lex Innovations is a leading manufacturer of power distribution and energy storage solutions serving industrial, commercial, entertainment, and military markets. We are committed to delivering high-quality products through skilled craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Sheet Metal Worker is responsible for fabricating and assembling sheet metal components by interpreting blueprints, work instructions, and engineering specifications to produce quality parts and finished products. This position performs layout, fitting, assembly, inspection, and finishing activities using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments while ensuring all work meets company quality standards and customer specifications. The Sheet Metal Worker works closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to support manufacturing objectives while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment. Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment with exposure to production activities, moving materials, noise, and industrial work areas. Employees are required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, and any additional PPE required for specific work areas or assigned tasks. Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, and repetitive hand movements are required throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications to fabricate and assemble sheet metal components and finished products.
• Measure, mark, fit, assemble, fasten, and inspect sheet metal parts using approved hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Verify completed work meets dimensional, quality, and customer specifications while identifying and reporting defects or discrepancies.
• Follow established production schedules and complete assigned work accurately and efficiently to support manufacturing objectives.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other team members to resolve production issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Maintain accurate production documentation as required and ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with company housekeeping standards.
• Follow all company policies, standard operating procedures, quality requirements, and workplace safety practices while properly using required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform additional production duties and special projects as assigned.
• Meet daily production schedules and productivity expectations.
• Maintain product quality and workmanship standards.
• Minimize defects, scrap, and rework.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and customer specifications.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity and manufacturing efficiency.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication, assembly, manufacturing, or a related production environment is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and measuring devices.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and