Entry-Level Machine Operator: Precision Fabrication

AWE; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE in Horsham, PA, is hiring an entry-level Machine Operator I to support the preparation and processing of raw materials using advanced fabrication equipment.

You will gain hands-on experience operating bandsaws, CNC machines, laser, and other equipment, with a clear path for skill growth within the automotive performance industry. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a metal fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 years of manufacturing or machine operation experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal components and stage for the next operation.
• Run and set up basic fabrication machines such as bandsaws, cutters, deburr tools, and CNCs.
• Measure and inspect raw materials per process instructions.
• Ensure orders are fulfilled with accuracy and minimal scrap.
• Perform daily TPM cleanups and maintain 5S standards.
• Support teammates and follow safety PPE rules.
• Suggest continuous improvements for processes or tools.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math & measurement

Reading technical drawings (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

AWE in Horsham, PA, is hiring an entry-level Machine Operator I to support the preparation and processing of raw materials using advanced fabrication equipment.

You will gain hands-on experience operating bandsaws, CNC machines, laser, and other equipment, with a clear path for skill growth within the automotive performance industry. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a metal fabrication environment.