Shop Fabricator

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble sheet metal components in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and production schedules.
• Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches, and work orders to determine fabrication requirements and material specifications.
• Independently operate fabrication equipment, including shears, press brakes, rollers, ironworkers, and welding equipment, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Measure, mark, cut, form, and prepare metal materials with a high degree of accuracy.
• Perform layout work and material preparation to support fabrication and assembly processes.
• Inspect completed components and assemblies to ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and tolerances.
• Troubleshoot fabrication issues and recommend practical solutions to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Assist with setup, adjustment, and routine maintenance of fabrication equipment and tools.
• Support and provide guidance to entry-level fabricators and shop helpers as needed.
• Maintain production schedules by effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA requirements while promoting a culture of workplace safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.
• Assist with material handling, inventory organization, and shop operations as required.
• Collaborate with supervisors, fabricators, and production teams to ensure timely project completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years of sheet metal fabrication, metalworking, or manufacturing experience required.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, shop drawings, specifications, and measuring instruments.
• Experience operating fabrication equipment such as press brakes, shears, rollers, ironworkers, and welding equipment.
• Working knowledge of fabrication techniques, material properties, and shop safety practices.
• Ability to accurately read tape measures, perform basic shop mathematics, and maintain dimensional tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and perform physically demanding work in a manufacturing environment.