FABRICATOR

Gray Construction; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Dahlen seeks a Fabricator to support sheet metal forming and fabrication to customer specifications. You may perform basic layout to complex press brake and fabrication work on a wide range of parts, with responsibilities scaled by experience.

You will operate Cincinnati press brakes, rolls, shears, and related tools, read drawings, measure parts, and ensure conformance to tolerances. Team orientation and safety are emphasized in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, routing notes, and instructions to determine forming requirements.
• Use measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, squares) to verify tolerances per specifications.
• Apply basic shop math and layout formulas to support forming operations.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and seek process improvements.
• Work in a team environment to meet production deadlines and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Cincinnati press brakes, rolls, shears, band saws, drills, forklifts, overhead cranes, and hand tools safely.
• Read drawings and develop forming details for sheet metal components.
• Lay out and perform forming, press brake, and related operations based on experience.
• Inspect parts with calipers and tape measures to ensure tolerances.
• Identify defects or issues and communicate with supervisors to resolve them.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring parts

Shop math

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork

Tools

Cincinnati press brakes

Bandsaws

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Description

Anderson Dahlen provides world-class specialty alloy fabrication and custom equipment manufacturing services. For more than 80 years, we have provided our customers with unparalleled craftsmanship and expertise across a wide range of projects in the food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and vacuum science markets. Located in Ramsey, MN, our team delivers end-to-end equipment fabrication and contract manufacturing with in-house precision fabrication, including cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies. Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant. Anderson Dahlen proudly joined the Gray family of companies in September 2020. Gray Inc. is a family-owned, fully integrated industrial design-builder based in Lexington, KY.

The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $24 to $38 per hour.

• Weekend shift: work hours are 3/12 hour days, Friday-Sunday, 15% shift differential

Our comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, provide our team members with the tools they need for treatment, preventative care, exams, and prescriptions. ADI’s life, disability, and supplemental insurance options provide peace of mind and support to rely on in challenging times. Our team members overseas are offered private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Fabricator to support the forming and fabrication of sheet metal components to customer specifications and company quality standards. This role may involve a range of responsibilities depending on experience level, from assisting with basic layout and forming operations to independently performing complex press brake, rolling, and fabrication work on a wide variety of parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Cincinnati press brakes, rolls, shears, band saws, drills, forklifts, overhead cranes, and various hand tools safely and effectively. (rolling experience preferred but not required)
• Select proper dies, tooling, and machine settings to complete work accurately and efficiently.
• Read and work from drawings, sketches, routing notes, and instructions to determine operational requirements and develop forming details for sheet metal components.
• Assist with or independently perform layout, forming, press brake, rolling, shearing, sawing, drilling, and related fabrication operations based on experience and skill level.
• Measure and inspect parts using tools such as tape measures, calipers, squares, and protractors to ensure conformance to specifications and prescribed tolerances.
• Use shop math, arithmetic calculations, and layout formulas to support fabrication and forming operations.
• Measure and inspect parts using tools such as tape measures, calipers, squares, and protractors to ensure conformance to specifications and prescribed tolerances.
• Perform work on parts ranging from small standard components to large or complex fabrications requiring close tolerances and careful coordination.
• Detect defective materials, unusual conditions, or operating difficulties and communicate them promptly to supervisors or trainers.
• Recommend or apply methods that improve efficiency, reduce setup time, increase throughput, and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain a positive team-oriented attitude, comply with company and departmental policies, and support on-time, high-quality job completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. Moderately heavy work requires the occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or less. In the performance of essential duties, the incumbent may be required to operate a variety of industrial machining tools.

• Lift/Carry-0-10 lbs. continuously, 11-50 lbs. frequently, 51-100 lbs. never
• Push/Pull-0-25 lbs. continuously, 26-100 lbs. frequently
• Bend- 34-66% during a 10/12-hour shift
• Twist/Turn- 34-66% during a 10/12-hour shift
• Kneel/Squat- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift
• Sit- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift.
• Stand/Walk- 67-100% during a 10/12-hour shift
• Overhead Reaching- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift
• Ladder/Stair- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift

EEO DISCLAIMER

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.