Fabricator I

Shield Casework; Fairfax (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Shield Casework in Kansas City, KS is seeking hands-on fabricators to build custom casework, lockers and related products from start to finish. You will work with wood, laminate, plastics and other materials, using saws, routers, drills, sanders and other shop tools.

You will read drawings and measurements, turn plans into finished components and prep them for delivery. The role requires good attention to detail and a team-first attitude in a dynamic, custom shop environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in cabinet making, finish carpentry, custom woodworking, casework or a similar fabrication environment.
• Experience using common shop tools and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to read a tape measure and work comfortably with fractions and decimals.
• Ability to read shop or CAD drawings is a plus.
• A good eye for fit, finish and details.
• A willingness to learn, take direction and also work independently.
• A team-first attitude and willingness to jump in where the work needs to get done.

Responsibilities

• Build custom cabinet work, lockers and related products from start to finish.
• Work with wood, laminate, plastics and other materials.
• Operate shop tools such as saws, routers, drills and sanders.
• Read drawings, take measurements and translate plans into finished pieces.
• Cut, assemble, finish and prep components for completed builds.
• Collaborate with the shop team to keep projects moving progress.
• Check work quality to ensure it leaves the shop meeting standards.
• Contribute wherever needed in a true custom shop environment.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Independent work

Good eye for fit and finish

Tools

Shop tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Shield - KS - Kansas City, KS 66115

Position Type: Full Time

If you know your way around a shop, take pride in what you build, and would rather work on something custom than crank out the same thing all day, SHIELD might be a good fit.

SHIELD is a Kansas City manufacturer building custom products for some pretty recognizable clients. Our work can be found in locker rooms for top NFL, NBA and NCAA teams, as well as healthcare spaces across the country.

This is hands‑on fabrication work. Our projects are custom, which means you'll work through different materials, builds and challenges instead of doing the same repetitive task every day. We're looking for someone who can jump in, work hard, pay attention to the details and take pride in sending good work out the door.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build custom casework, lockers and other products from start to finish
• Work with wood, laminate, plastics and other materials
• Use saws, routers, drills, sanders and other shop tools and equipment
• Read drawings, take measurements and turn plans into finished products
• Cut, assemble, finish and prep components for completed builds
• Work alongside the rest of the shop to keep projects moving
• Check your work and make sure what leaves the shop meets our quality standards
• Pitch in where needed—we're a custom shop, so not every day looks exactly the same
• Keep your work area clean and work safely

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of experience in cabinet making, finish carpentry, custom woodworking, casework or a similar fabrication environment
• Experience using common shop tools and fabrication equipmentAbility to read a tape measure and work comfortably with fractions and decimals
• Ability to read shop or CAD drawings is a plus
• A good eye for fit, finish and details
• A willingness to learn, take direction and also work independently
• A team-first attitude and willingness to jump in where the work needs to get done

The Physical Side of the Job

This is a shop job, so you’ll be on your feet and moving throughout the day. You’ll regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel and work with your hands. You should also be comfortable lifting and moving materials weighing up to 75 lbs.

You’ll be working around machinery, tools, dust, noise and the normal conditions you’d expect in a working fabrication shop.

Why SHIELD?

You can actually point to what you built.

The work coming through our shop isn’t generic. One project might end up in a professional sports locker room and another in a nationally recognized healthcare facility. Either way, you’ll have a hand in building a finished product that’s made specifically for that client.

If you’re someone who likes working with your hands, cares about doing the job right and wants to build some genuinely cool stuff, we’d like to talk to you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person