Fabrication Assistant AGM

Shiel Sexton Company, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Shiel Sexton Company, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN seeks a reliable Fabrication Assistant to support aluminum storefront and glass wall fabrication. You will move materials, measure, cut, operate basic tools, and keep the shop organized while learning the trade.

You'll assist senior fabricators, handle packaging for delivery, and help maintain a safe, efficient workspace in a hands-on entry-level role.

Qualifications

• No exact experience required; construction, warehousing or manufacturing background is a plus.
• Must know how to read a standard tape measure accurately down to the fraction.
• Comfort using basic hand tools, power drills, and saws.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Reliable, on time, and willing to listen and learn from senior team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist team in assembling aluminum frames, doors, and glass systems.
• Use tape measures and basic tools to mark and prepare metal for cutting.
• Clean and deburr metal after cutting to ensure smooth edges.
• Install rubber gaskets, weather stripping, and basic hardware.
• Load and unload trucks bringing in raw aluminum, glass, and hardware.
• Organize metal racks and move heavy materials safely around the shop floor.
• Wrap and pack finished products to prevent damage during delivery.
• Follow safety rules including wearing safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and ear protection.

Skills

Tape measure accuracy

Hand tools

Power drills

Saws

Reliability

Tools

Power drills

Saws

Job description

AGM
6334 E 32nd Ct
Indianapolis, IN 46226, USA

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a reliable Fabrication Assitant to assist our team in building aluminum storefronts and glass walls. In this role, you will help lead fabricators by moving materials, cutting metal, using hand tools, and keeping the shop organized. This is an entry-level position where you will learn the trade and build hands-on skills in commercial glass and metal fabrication.

Daily Tasks

Assisting the Team

• Help lead fabricators assemble aluminum frames, doors, and glass systems.
• Use tape measures and basic tools to mark and prepare metal for cutting.
• Clean and deburr metal after it is cut to make sure edges are smooth.
• Put together parts by installing rubber gaskets, weather stripping, and basic hardware.
• Moving & Organizing Materials
• Load and unload trucks bringing in raw aluminum, glass, and hardware shipments.
• Organize metal racks and move heavy materials around the shop floor safely.
• Wrap and pack finished products so they do not get scratched or damaged during delivery.

Shop Cleanup

• Clean work areas daily by sweeping up metal shavings and throwing away scrap.
• Put away tools at the end of every shift so the shop stays organized.
• Follow safety rules including wearing safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and ear protection.

Requirements

• Experience: No exact experience required, but working in construction, warehousing, or manufacturing is a plus.
• Math Skills: Must know how to read a standard tape measure accurately down to the fraction.
• Tool Skills: Comfort using basic hand tools, power drills, and saws.
• Physical Strength: Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Attitude: Reliable, on time, and willing to listen and learn from senior team members.

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