1st Shift Metal Fabricator - Family-Owned Shop

Madrax; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Graber Manufacturing, Inc. in Waunakee, WI, is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to join our fabrication team. You will operate Marvel Saw, Punch Press, Hydraulic Press, and Ellis Saw, reading blueprints and work orders to fabricate metal components with precision and care.

Ideal candidates are proficient with measuring tools, can identify materials, and are willing to learn Unipunch and related equipment. Safety, teamwork, and quality are foundational to our production process.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and interpret technical drawings.
• Familiar with measuring tools and fractions/decimals.
• Identify materials used in metal fabrication.
• Basic knowledge of Marvel automatic saws.
• Basic knowledge of Unipunch System.
• General knowledge of break press and iron-worker equipment.
• Graber will train to suit needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Marvel Saw, Punch Press, Hydraulic Press, and Ellis Saw per procedures.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and work orders to fabricate parts.
• Set up machinery, select tooling, and adjust for precise cuts, punches and bends.
• Monitor fabrication process and identify defects, adjusting to maintain quality.
• Collaborate with welders, assemblers, and supervisors to ensure workflow and timely completion.
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear PPE at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Read blueprints

Measuring tools

Materials identification

Marvel automatic saws

Unipunch System

Break press operation

Iron-worker equipment

Willing to train

Tools

Marvel Saw

Punch Press

Hydraulic Press

Ellis Saw

Unipunch System

Iron-worker equipment

Break press

Job description

Graber Manufacturing, Inc. in Waunakee, WI, is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to join our fabrication team. You will operate Marvel Saw, Punch Press, Hydraulic Press, and Ellis Saw, reading blueprints and work orders to fabricate metal components with precision and care.

Ideal candidates are proficient with measuring tools, can identify materials, and are willing to learn Unipunch and related equipment. Safety, teamwork, and quality are foundational to our production process.