Fabrication Machine Operator

<div> <p><strong>Full‑Time • Hourly • On‑Site • Day Shift (5:00am–3:30pm Monday to Thursday, Overtime on Friday as needed)</strong></p> <p><strong>Join our team and help shape high‑quality structural metal products used in machinery, concrete construction equipment, and precision‑made metal components.</strong><br>We’re looking for a motivated Fabrication Machine Operator who is passionate about hands‑on work, safety, and craftsmanship.</p> <hr> <h2><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h2> <h3><strong>Core Responsibilities </strong></h3> <ul> <li>Operate a variety of metal fabrication equipment, such as brakes, rollers, shears, lasers, and saws</li> <li>Grind, sand, hammer, and chip metal parts to achieve required finishes</li> <li>Tag, identify, and correctly stage work-pieces</li> <li>Use precision tools to verify parts meet specifications</li> <li>Collaborate with leads/supervisors to resolve fabrication or part issues</li> <li>Safely operate hoists, lift tables, and (with certification) forklifts</li> <li>Handle machinery and materials with a strong focus on safety and quality</li> <li>Locate and mark cutting or bending lines on materials</li> <li>Set up and operate fabrication machines</li> <li>Select and secure fixtures, cutting tools, and proper materials</li> <li>Calculate and set machine controls (speed, feed, angles, depth, and other parameters)</li> <li>Start, monitor, and adjust machinery to ensure proper operation</li> <li>Run trial pieces to confirm accuracy of machine setup or programmed instructions</li> <li>Perform additional duties as needed</li> <li>Maintain regular and reliable attendance</li> </ul> <hr> <h2><strong>What You Bring</strong></h2> <h3><strong>Education & Experience</strong></h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma, GED, or Metals Fabrication Certificate, 1–3 months of relevant experience/training or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Skills & Abilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Basic reading and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction)</li> <li>Ability to measure accurately using tape measures and precision tools (feet, inches, thousandths)</li> <li>Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions</li> <li>Problem‑solving skills in standardized situations</li> <li>Ability to safely operate: <ul> <li>Hand tools & air-powered tools</li> <li>Fabrication equipment (brake, shear, laser, ro