Fab Associate/ Material Handler

APX; Mercersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401K with company match

Vacation & holiday pay

Job summary

APX is seeking a Fab Associate / Material Handler to support fabrication operations through sheet metal fabrication, material handling, and shipping. This role involves installing rivet nuts into galvanized sheet metal panels and assisting with the movement of raw materials and finished parts across the production flow.

You will load and unload materials, stage components, and ensure accurate preparation for rivet nut installation and painting.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or warehousing preferred.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to read and follow basic work instructions.
• Forklift experience preferred; training may be provided.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials and finished products.
• Experience with sheet metal or fabricated metal components preferred.
• Experience installing rivet nuts/rivnuts preferred.
• DOT medical certification or eligibility to operate company vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install rivet nuts into galvanized sheet metal panels.
• Load, unload, move, and stage raw materials and fabricated components.
• Assist with unloading incoming sheet metal trucks.
• Unload trucks carrying fabricated parts and prepare those parts for rivet nut installation.
• Transport completed parts back to the Oregon Street facility for painting as needed.
• Safely operate material-handling equipment including forklifts and related equipment.
• Stage materials to support efficient production flow.
• Crate, package, and prepare finished parts for shipment.
• Inspect materials and finished components for damage and report issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; follow safety policies.
• Follow work instructions, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Assist other fabrication and material-handling functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift operation

Reading work instructions

Attention to detail

Team player

Material handling

Hand tools

Power tools

DOT certification

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Shipping/Crating

Job description

APX is an industry leader in metal manufacturing of enclosures, custom fabrication, machining and industrial coatings. We are recognized for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of professionals, we are poised for growth and seeking individuals that want to be a part of telling our story.

The Fab Associate / Material Handler is responsible for supporting fabrication operations through a combination of sheet metal fabrication, material handling, product preparation, and shipping activities. This position will install rivet nuts (rivnuts) into galvanized sheet metal panels and assist with the movement of raw materials, fabricated components, and completed products throughout the production process.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Install rivet nuts into galvanized sheet metal panels using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Load, unload, move, and stage raw materials and fabricated components throughout the production process.
• Assist with unloading incoming sheet metal trucks containing bundles of raw material.
• Unload APX trucks carrying fabricated parts and prepare those parts for rivet nut installation.
• Transport completed fabricated parts back to the Oregon Street facility for painting as needed.
• Safely operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts and other equipment as trained and authorized.
• Properly stage materials and fabricated parts to support efficient production flow.
• Crate, package, and prepare finished parts for shipment to customers.
• Inspect materials and finished components for obvious damage or quality concerns and communicate issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Follow work instructions, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Assist other fabrication and material-handling functions as needed to support overall operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in manufacturing, fabrication, material handling, warehousing, or a similar environment preferred.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to read and follow basic work instructions.
• Forklift experience preferred; training may be provided.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials and finished products.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to perform a variety of duties across fabrication, material handling, and shipping functions.
• Experience in handling sheet metal or fabricated metal components preferred.
• Experience installing rivet nuts/rivnuts preferred.
• Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a DOT medical certification and meet applicable requirements to operate a company stake-body truck preferred.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Competitive Compensation Package including healthcare, dental, vision and supplementary insurance, 401K, vacation and holiday pay.