Branch Skilled - Metal Fabricator

QPS Employment Group; Richmond (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is recruiting a Metal Fabricator for a Richmond, IL company. This is a potential to hire opportunity on 1st or 2nd shift with hours from 6:00am-2:30pm or 3:30pm-12:00am.

The role involves fabricating metal components, reading blueprints, and performing precise layout and welding tasks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and training in fabrication or welding, with hands-on experience in metal fabrication, welding, and shop machinery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in metal fabrication or welding preferred.
• Experience in metal fabrication, manufacturing, or welding required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurement tools.
• Proficient with fabrication tools, welding equipment, and basic shop machinery.
• Strong math, measurement, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate metal components using saws, shears, torches, presses, brakes, rollers, and other fabrication equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders.
• Perform layout, measurement, and cutting of materials to exact specifications.
• Weld, tack, or braze metal parts using MIG, TIG, or stick welding techniques.
• Fit, assemble, and secure components to create finished products or subassemblies.
• Use grinders, sanders, and finishing tools to smooth welds and prepare surfaces.
• Inspect finished work for accuracy, quality, and adherence to specifications.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, safe work environment.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Welding

Fabrication tools

Math/precision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in metal fabrication or welding

Tools

Welding equipment

Shop machinery

Job description

Metal Fabricator

Wage: $22.00-$25.00/hour

Shift: 1st, 2nd

Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm, 3:30pm-12:00am

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Metal Fabricator for a company in Richmond, IL. This is a potential to hire opportunity on 1st or 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate metal components using saws, shears, torches, presses, brakes, rollers, and other fabrication equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders
• Perform layout, measurement, and cutting of materials to exact specifications
• Weld, tack, or braze metal parts using MIG, TIG, or stick welding techniques
• Fit, assemble, and secure components to create finished products or subassemblies
• Use grinders, sanders, and finishing tools to smooth welds and prepare surfaces
• Inspect finished work for accuracy, quality, and adherence to specifications
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment safely
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, safe work environment
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in metal fabrication or welding preferred
• Experience in metal fabrication, manufacturing, or welding required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurement tools
• Proficient with fabrication tools, welding equipment, and basic shop machinery
• Strong math, measurement, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as bending, standing, and reaching
• Commitment to safety and quality in all work performed
• Manufacturing or fabrication shop environment
• Exposure to heat, noise, sparks, and metalworking equipment; PPE required

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