Fabrication Technician

Ridge Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly wage rate increases

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

401K with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Fun place to work

Job summary

Ridge Corporation is seeking dependable, team-oriented individuals to join our manufacturing team as Fabrication Machine Operators. This role emphasizes hands-on work with equipment, problem-solving, and contributing to a fast-paced production environment in Frazeysburg, OH.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience or a mechanical aptitude. We value safety, quality, attendance, and teamwork; training is available for motivated individuals who show promise and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or machine operation preferred.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Ability to read work instructions and perform basic math.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to safety and quality.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow work instructions, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Perform product quality inspections and verify specifications.
• Troubleshoot basic machine or process issues.
• Support safe operations including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Enter production information into ERP systems accurately.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas using 5S principles.
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Meet or exceed daily production goals.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Basic math skills

Tape measure reading

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Hand and power tools

Job description

Fabrication Technician II

Location:Frazeysburg, OH

Schedule:Monday-Thursday | 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (OT Friday 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM)

Pay:Starting up to $18.25/hr

Job Summary

Ridge Corporation is seeking dependable, team-oriented individuals to join our manufacturing team as Fabrication Machine Operators. This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, solving problems, and working in a fast-paced production environment.

Operators work closely with production, quality, safety, and engineering teams to support daily manufacturing operations and help ensure products meet company and customer standards.

Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience is preferred, but we are willing to train motivated candidates with strong mechanical aptitude, good attendance, and a positive attitude.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently
• Follow work instructions, production schedules, and quality standards
• Perform product quality inspections and verify specifications
• Troubleshoot basic machine or process issues
• Support safe operations including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
• Enter production information into ERP systems accurately
• Maintain clean and organized work areas using 5S principles
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Meet or exceed daily production goals
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous manufacturing, machine operation, or industrial experience preferred
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills preferred
• Ability to read basic work instructions and perform basic math functions
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Self-motivated with strong attention to safety and quality
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Benefits:

• Opportunity for Quarterly Wage Rate Increases
• Competitive Benefits Package after 30 Days of Employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Short Term and Long Term Disability, etc.)
• Company Match 401K and Immediate Vesting
• Nine Paid Holidays and 40Hours of Vacation upon Date of Hire
• FUN Place to Work, Annual Field Day, Monthly Employee Meetings, Food Trucks and more

For Additional Information:

• Contact Chris Poe(Talent Acquisition Specialist) via email at [e-mail].