Custom Metal Fabricator

L; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

L&H Companies is seeking a full-time Custom Metal Fabricator in Reading. The role focuses on metal forming, welding, and fitting of sheet aluminum, tube, and angle based on blueprints and specs.

Responsibilities include fabricating to drawings, using brakes, shears, grinders and welders, and maintaining safety and inventory procedures. Strong organizational and communication skills are required for team success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of industrial materials.
• Ability to adhere to inventory protocols and procedures.
• Welding certification preferred.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and stand/squat as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow blueprints and diagrams to fabricate and assemble structural products.
• Form and weld metal, including sheet aluminum, tube, and angle.
• Build and assemble listed materials and determine required materials from drawings.
• Notify management of material needs and maintain workplace organization.
• Maintain safety and participate in team duties as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Metal fabrication

Aluminum welding

Safety compliance

Physical strength

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding Certification, preferred

Tools

Brakes

Rolls

Shears

Flame cutters

Grinders

Drill presses

Welding torches

Hand tools

Job description

Description

Job Overview

L&H Companies is experiencing growth and is seeking a full-time Custom Metal Fabricator. The primary function of this position includes metal forming, welding, and fitting of sheet aluminum, tube, and angle.

Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Following blueprints, specifications, diagrams and/or schematics, fabricates and assembles structural products while maintaining workplace organization
• Forming and welding of metal
• Welding and fitting of sheet aluminum, tube, and angle
• Build and assemble the materials listed above
• Determine materials needed based on the drawings and fabricate accordingly
• Notify management of materials needed, as possible
• Contributes to team effort by completing related duties as needed
• Good Attendance
• Other duties as required
• Safety and workplace organization

Requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of industrial materials
• Ability to demonstrate adherence to inventory protocol and other procedures
• Advanced understanding and use of power tools, as well as manufacturing tools
• Advanced understanding of aluminum fabrication (i.e. welding, chemical and mechanical fastening), plastics and machining
• Safety Management
• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences
• Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components
• Excellent organizational, management, and communication skills; written, verbal and listening skills
• High school diploma or equivalent; Welding Certification, preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend and squat frequently
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to use various handheld power tools

We offer top wages and full benefits including medical, vision, dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401K retirement plan.

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