Fabricator

Georg Fischer; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO 120 hours/yr

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Life insurance

EAP

Climate-controlled facility

Career growth

Job summary

Georg Fischer in Irwindale, CA is seeking a Fabricator to produce high-quality fittings and components by reading blueprints, positioning, and assembling parts. The role requires safe operation of hand tools and CNC Prototrak mills, ensuring quality and adherence to standards in a manufacturing environment.

Shifts are 6am–2:30pm, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays. Base pay is $20–$25 per hour plus bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or technical training in machining preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of machining/fabrication experience.
• Experience with blueprint reading and GD&T preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC Prototrak mills and conventional machines to produce parts per specs.
• Set up spot welders, align fixtures, and verify weld quality.
• Interpret drawings and tolerances to plan machining sequences.
• Train and mentor junior fabricators as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe 5S-compliant work area and follow safety rules.

Job description

Shifts Available:

6am-2:30pm (Days) Must Be Available to Work Overtime as Needed

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays

Pay:

$20-$25 base pay (depending on experience) + Bonus

Benefits of Working for Georg Fischer:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• 120 hours of paid time off annually (combined PTO and sick leave accruals)
• Generous 401(k) match: Company matches 50% of employee contributions up to 15% of eligible pay; fully vested upon enrollment
• Profit Sharing up to 2%
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Safe and team-oriented work environment
• Climate-controlled facility
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Programs, Carpool Reimbursement Program, Gym Reimbursement Program

Summary:

The Fabricator is responsible for producing high-quality fittings and components by accuratelypositioning, aligning, and assembling parts to achieve a precise, finished result. This role requires
the ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics, safely operate hand tools, and depending on level use conventional and CNC machining equipment. Fabricators ensure allwork meets quality, safety, and production standards while contributing to an efficient andwell-organized manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate CNC Prototrak mills and conventional machines at an intermediate level, includingselecting tooling, adjusting feeds and speeds, and producing parts to specifications withminimal supervision.
• Set up and run spot welders independently, ensuring proper fixture alignment, weldparameters, and quality verification for consistent structural integrity.
• Train and mentor new fabricators on all machine shop assembly skills, ensuring consistentdevelopment, safety, and quality standards.
• Interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and tolerances to plan machining sequencesand fabricate more complex components.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following 5S standards andadhering to all safety rules, practices, and procedures to protect personal and team safety.
• Complete Role Standard Work and deliver all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Observes safety and security procedures
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to independently set up and operate CNC Prototrak mills and conventional machiningequipment
• Knowledge of machining practices, tooling selection, feeds, speeds, and materialcharacteristics
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, heightgauges, and indicators
• Knowledge of spot welding equipment, weld parameters, fixture alignment, and qualityinspection methods
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and fabrication issues and make process adjustments asneeded
• Ability to train, mentor, and provide guidance to less experienced fabricators
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts within specifiedtolerances
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple assignments in a manufacturing environment

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or technical training in machining,manufacturing, welding, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 years of machining/fabrication experience, including blueprint reading, GD&T application, and use of precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with spot welding operations preferred.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands tofinger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move upto 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes orairborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate