Fabrication Operator - 2nd Shift

Gateway Extrusions; Union (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

Safety-first environment

Job summary

Gateway Extrusions in Union, MO is seeking a Fabrication Operator for the 2nd shift. You will operate fabrication equipment to turn aluminum profiles into customer-ready parts, using punch presses, drills, saws, and precision measuring tools.

The role emphasizes quality, on-time work orders, tool maintenance, and a safety-focused, team-driven environment with overtime during peak periods.

This position offers a competitive hourly rate with a $2 shift differential and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to use a tape measure, calipers, and micrometer.
• Basic math; blueprint reading preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Dependability and a safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication machinery such as punch presses, drills, and saws.
• Fabricate aluminum profiles to customer specifications.
• Inspect parts and final products for accuracy and quality.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tape measure

Calipers

Micrometer

Blueprint reading

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Teamwork

Tools

Punch presses

Drills

Saws

Measuring tools

Job description

Fabrication Operator - 2nd Shift; hourly rate + $2 shift differential

Location: Union, MO.

Schedule: Mon - Thurs.

About the Role

As a Fabrication Operator, you’ll help turn aluminum profiles into customer-ready parts using fabrication equipment and measuring tools. You’ll work with punch presses, drills, saws, and precision instruments to keep production moving and on-spec.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Thursday: 4:30pm - 3:00am.
• Overtime during peak production periods, Friday 4:30pm-12am.

What You’ll Do

• Operate fabrication machinery such as punch presses, drills, and saws.
• Fabricate aluminum profiles to customer specifications.
• Inspect parts and final products for accuracy and quality.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work area.

What You Bring

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to use a tape measure, calipers, and micrometer.
• Basic math; blueprint reading preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Dependability and a safety-focused mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay plus built-in overtime (during peak season).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Advancement opportunities in a growing company.
• A safety-first, team-driven environment.