Fabricator 1 (Union) - 1st Shift - Carpentry

JE Dunn Construction; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Kansas City is hiring a Fabricator 1 to produce components for various construction projects. The ideal candidate will operate both manual and automated equipment while ensuring quality and precision.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in commercial construction or manufacturing, a High School Diploma or GED, and must be able to work in various environmental conditions.

This position offers union-aligned benefits and requires effective communication and math skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in extreme temperatures.
• Comfortable with non-traditional hours and may require a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and automated equipment to produce components.
• Package and load materials for transport to project sites.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the shop and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Basic math

Team collaboration

Precision measurement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training

Tools

Tablet computers

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Role Summary

The Fabricator 1 will produce components for multiple construction project types, including precision components. This role will also utilize and set up a variety of automated tools and specialized equipment, supporting JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of manual and automated equipment to produce metal or wood components.
• Apply basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to production activities such as cutting parts to size or assembling multiple parts.
• Collect multiple components cut to specific sizes and assemble them into an end product.
• Package and load cut materials and assemblies for transport to project sites as needed.
• Accurately read and understand a tape measure.
• Maintain cleanliness of the shop, equipment, and common areas.
• Use technology such as tablet computers and specialized software to communicate, inform daily work tasks, and report progress.
• Complete equipment setup on manual and automated shop equipment for new operations independently.
• Set up jigs and fixtures to produce repeatable parts.
• Perform tooling changes and automated equipment preventive maintenance independently.
• Use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.) to check material, parts, and tooling to the thousandth of an inch.
• Check delivered materials or material ready to be shipped against paperwork and provide detailed variance reporting.
• Use measuring and marking devices to lay out parts and pieces for fabrication.
• Read and understand shop drawings, fabrication drawings, construction drawings, and other applicable production drawings.
• Follow directions and refer all exceptions to supervisor (Autonomy and Decision‑Making).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Follow up on inquiries promptly.
• Identify common construction materials and shop equipment.
• Build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred).
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of the above.

Experience

• 2+ years of commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop experience (Preferred).

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold) and varying temperatures.
• Work in a maintenance facility environment with moving equipment, noise, and exhaust fumes.
• Willingness to work non‑traditional hours and overtime as needed.
• Reliable transportation required.
• May require use of a respirator.
• Comfortable working at projected heights and in narrow spaces.
• Frequent activities: Standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, carrying, swinging, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling, balancing.
• Occasional activities: Sitting, viewing computer screen.

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is part of the Skilled Trade Union. Click here for benefits details.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations

JE Dunn Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace. JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].

Recruitment Statement

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.