Fabrication Shop Worker

NEXGEN Metal Design Systems, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

NexGen Metal Design Systems in Pittsburgh is seeking a CNC Fabrication Specialist who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in building quality products. You will read fabrication drawings, operate shop equipment, and help turn raw materials into finished goods.

This role offers growth in fabrication and manufacturing within a supportive production team. Pay starts at $18–$23 per hour with quarterly bonuses and attendance incentives; full-time on-site position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or production environments.
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to read work orders and basic shop drawings.
• Ability to operate shop equipment safely.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized and complete documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders and basic fabrication drawings.
• Operate approved shop equipment safely.
• Build crates and package finished products.
• Identify materials, components, and product specifications.
• Perform basic fabrication and assembly work.
• Maintain logs and reporting for equipment operated.
• Perform material handling (forklift certified).
• Learn and apply basic soldering skills.
• Assist in maintaining efficient production workflows.
• Complete required production paperwork.
• Obtain personal standard fabrication and shop tools for your work area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Reading shop drawings

Shop equipment operation

Teamwork

Documentation

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Build Your Career in Manufacturing!

At NexGen Metal Design Systems, we’re looking for a CNC Fabrication Specialist who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in building quality products. In this role, you’ll work with shop equipment, read fabrication drawings, and help turn raw materials into finished products.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow their skills in fabrication and manufacturing while working with a supportive production team.

What You’ll Do

Production & Fabrication:

• Read and interpret work orders and basic fabrication drawings
• Independently and safely operate approved shop equipment
• Build crates and properly package finished products
• Identify materials, components, and product specifications
• Perform basic fabrication and assembly work

Equipment & Operations:

• Maintain all logs and reporting for equipment operated
• Perform material handling (forklift certified)
• Learn and apply basic soldering skills
• Assist in maintaining efficient production workflows
• Complete required production paperwork
• Obtain personal standard fabrication and shop tools for your work area

Requirements:

Safety is a top priority. Production Workers must:

• Attend required safety meetings
• Follow common-sense safety practices
• Wear all required PPE
• Maintain Forklift Certification
• Pass Certifications for CPR and OSHA 10 (if offered)

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or production environments preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to read work orders and basic shop drawings preferred
• Ability to safely operate shop equipment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to stay organized and complete documentation accurately

Why Join Our Team:

We’re building a team where employees can develop technical skills and grow their careers in manufacturing.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive pay & benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Hands-on fabrication training
• Safety-focused workplace

Our Values Statement:

Every great company starts with great team members. At The Scalo Companies, we’re looking for individuals who live our OWNERS values every day. We believe in taking ownership, winning together, never settling, elevating others, protecting our reputation, and putting safety first. If that sounds like you, we’d love to have you on our team.

Pay: $18 – $23 per hour (based on experience) plus Quarterly Bonuses and Attendance Incentive

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance