Fabrication Inventory & Materials Flow Specialist

Mestek, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler for the Fabrication Department in Dallas. This role supports production by safely receiving, moving, staging, and tracking sheet metal and raw materials to ensure lasers, brakes, welding, and downstream cells receive materials on time.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and cranes, maintaining organized storage, and updating material flow in the ERP system while upholding safety standards and daily upkeep of staging areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift and overhead crane certification (or ability to certify in 30 days).
• Ability to read work orders, material tags, and basic fabrication documents.
• Experience in metal fabrication or industrial environments.
• Basic shop math and measurement knowledge.
• Strong safety focus and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload sheet steel, tubing, angle, and other commodities using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Count or weigh incoming materials to verify quantities.
• Stock raw materials in designated locations and maintain organized storage areas.
• Pull sheet metal and raw materials for fabrication orders.
• Stage materials for lasers, press brakes, weld cells, and downstream departments.
• Transport materials and WIP to maintain production flow.
• Maintain clean, organized staging areas and proper labeling.
• Deliver consumables and small items to machine operators.
• Ensure scrap and trash bins are emptied to keep a safe environment.
• Charge time accurately to work orders and maintain paperwork.
• Verify material type, gauge, and quantity before staging or delivering.
• Identify quality issues and follow NCM procedures.
• Record receiving and inventory transactions in ERP (Level 2).
• Track inventory usage and document part movement.
• Report missing or damaged materials promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-first mindset

Reading work orders

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP

Excel

Word

Job description

Mestek, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler for the Fabrication Department in Dallas. This role supports production by safely receiving, moving, staging, and tracking sheet metal and raw materials to ensure lasers, brakes, welding, and downstream cells receive materials on time.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and cranes, maintaining organized storage, and updating material flow in the ERP system while upholding safety standards and daily upkeep of staging areas.