Fabrication Machine Operator

US Tech Force; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Force in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled fabrication machine operator for a custom fabrication shop in the Waukesha area. The ideal candidate will have experience running fabrication machines such as a laser, CNC, or press brake, and will be responsible, dedicated, and skilled.

You will analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, and work orders to plan layouts and welding operations. Tasks include welding, soldering, grinding excess welds, and preparing parts for final assembly.

Qualifications

• Experience operating fabrication machines (laser, CNC, press brake) in a shop.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specs, and work orders.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication machines safely and efficiently.
• Analyze drawings and specs to plan layouts and welding steps.
• Chip or grind excess welds, slag, and spatter.
• Clamp, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt parts for welding.
• Clean or degrease parts using brushes, grinders, or baths.
• Welding and soldering of parts.

Skills

Fabrication machine operation

Blueprint reading

Safety Consciousness

Job description

US Tech Force is seeking a talented fabrication machine operator for a custom fabrication shop in the Waukesha, WI area.

The ideal Skilled candidate will have experience running some type of fabrication machine like a laser, CNC, Press Brake, etc. They will be responsible, dedicated and have proven experience and skill set.

Fabrication Machine Operator Responsibilities:

• Operate Machine effectively and safely.
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or chemical baths.
• Welding and soldering of parts.

Fabrication Machine Operator Qualifications:

• Previous Fab shop experience
• Ability to read, understand and utilize blueprints.