Fab Associate/ Material Handler

APX Company; Mercersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401K

Vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

APX Company is seeking a hands-on production teammate to install rivet nuts into galvanized sheet metal panels and move materials through the production flow. The role supports painting preparation and requires safe operation of forklifts and basic tools.

The candidate should have manufacturing or fabrication experience, read and follow instructions, and work well in a fast-paced environment. Forklift experience is a plus, with training available if needed.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools.
• Able to read and follow basic work instructions.
• Forklift experience preferred; training may be provided.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials safely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to perform duties across fabrication, material handling, and shipping functions.
• Experience with sheet metal or rivet nuts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install rivet nuts into galvanized sheet metal panels using hand and power tools.
• Load, unload, move, and stage raw materials and fabricated components.
• Assist with unloading incoming sheet metal trucks containing bundles of raw material.
• Unload trucks carrying fabricated parts and prep for rivet nut installation.
• Transport completed fabricated parts to the Oregon Street facility for painting as needed.
• Safely operate forklifts and material-handling equipment as trained and authorized.
• Stage materials 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.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow PPE requirements.
• 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

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Forklift experience

Lifting/moving materials

Reading work instructions

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

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-arts 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.

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.