Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate fabrication equipment, including saws, punch presses, drill presses, routers, CNC equipment, and other production machinery.

• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, shop drawings, specifications, and production schedules.

• Measure materials and verify dimensions using calipers, tape measures, gauges, and other measuring instruments.

• Fabricate custom products according to engineering drawings and customer requirements.

• Perform machine adjustments and tooling changes as required.

• Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.

• Maintain accurate production records and report completed quantities.

• Identify and communicate quality, material, equipment, or safety concerns to supervision.

• Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues and support preventative maintenance activities.

• Move materials and finished products safely using carts, pallet jacks, or other approved material-handling equipment.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, safety, quality, and waste reduction.

• Cross-train and perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Manufacturing or fabrication experience preferred.

• Experience operating production machinery in a metal fabrication environment preferred.

• CNC machine experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, work instructions, and production documentation.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to use measuring devices accurately.

• Basic math skills, including fractions and decimals.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong attention to detail and quality.

• Ability to meet production goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and pushing/pulling.

• Ability to work safely around moving machinery and equipment.

• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and safety footwear.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing and fabrication environment.

• Exposure to noise, vibration, metal dust, and moving equipment.

• Overtime and weekend work may be required based on production demands.