Fabrication Technician – 3rd Shift

SGB-SMIT USA; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx

401k with match

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Southwest Electric Co. is seeking hands-on manufacturing personnel to read blueprints, interpret BOMs, and safely operate essential equipment.

You will work with brake presses, bandsaws, plasma tables, and blast booths, performing tank preparation and paint prep as part of our energy‑sector production lines. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of related experience, and the ability to pass a drug screen, physical, and background check.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Minimum 2 years of related experience or training.
• Military experience a plus.
• Ability to pass a drug screen, physical, and nationwide background check.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing instructions, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Safely operate brake press, bandsaw, plasma table, and blast booth.
• Perform tank preparation, including pressure testing and paint prep.
• Operate hand and power tools safely.
• Operate crane, pallet jack, and forklift.

Skills

Read blueprints BOM

Operate power tools

Operate machinery

Safety procedures

Equipment operation (crane, forklift)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Brake press

Bandsaw

Plasma table

Blast booth

Crane

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

The SGB-SMIT Group is a specialized transformer manufacturer with roots in Europe and locations in Europe, Asia and the United States. The focus has always been on the claim of making an active contribution to a sustainable energy future with reliable transformer technology. SGB-SMIT Group transformers are used worldwide in key projects for the energy transition – for example in wind and solar power plants, industrial applications or in the energy infrastructure of urban agglomerations.

As an essential link in the electricity chain – between generation, transmission and distribution – the transformers of the SGB-SMIT Group ensure stable, efficient and secure energy flows. The product portfolio includes power transformers, distribution transformers, cast-resin transformers and special solutions for data centers, industry and e-mobility, among others. This diversity enables individual solutions for a wide range of requirements and applications.

With over 3,250 employees worldwide, SGB-SMIT Group stands for sustainability, quality and innovation. In close cooperation with energy suppliers, industrial customers and infrastructure operators, solutions are developed that are designed for long-term reliability, efficiency and sustainability.

What we offer:

At Southwest Electric Co., we are motivated by our mission to provide a stable and sustainable energy supply for our customers around the world. Our lean decision‑making process keeps us closely connected to our employees and the successes of our company. We value personal relationships among colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment for our sustainable growth:

Our benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx
• 401k with match
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account

How you will create an impact:

• Read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing instructions, and Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Safely operate brake press, bandsaw, plasma table, and blast booth
• Perform tank preparation, including pressure testing and paint prep
• Operate hand and power tools safely
• Operate crane, pallet jack, and forklift

What are we looking for:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Minimum 2 years of related experience or training
• Military experience a plus
• Ability to pass a drug screen, physical, and nationwide background check

If you value a dynamic, growing and intercultural environment and enjoy hands‑on work, then become part of the Southwest Electric Co. and transform with us the future of energy.