Fabrication Assistant AGM

Shiel Sexton; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AGM in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a reliable Fabrication Assistant to support our team in building aluminum storefronts and glass walls. This entry-level role involves assisting fabricators, moving materials, cutting metal, using hand tools, and keeping the shop organized.

You will learn the trade and gain hands-on skills in commercial glass and metal fabrication, with tasks ranging from loading shipments to cleaning and preparing metal, following safety rules.

Qualifications

• Read a standard tape measure accurately to the 1/16 inch.
• Experience in construction, warehousing, or manufacturing is a plus.
• Comfort using basic hand tools, power drills, and saws.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable, on time, and willing to learn from senior team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist fabricators with assembling aluminum frames, doors, and glass systems.
• Move and organize materials, load/unload shipments, and prepare metal for cutting.
• Keep shop clean and safe, follow safety rules, wear PPE.
• Wrap and pack finished products for delivery.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Basic tool handling

Hand tool usage

Power drills

Saws

Tools

Basic hand 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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