Fabricator I: Blueprint‑Driven Steel Fabrication

Wastequip; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in production, familiar with Press Brake/Shear, basic CNC knowledge, and the ability to read drawings and tape measures. Forklift experience is a plus; safety and quality come first.

Qualifications

• 1+ years prior production experience.
• Prior experience operating a Press Brake and/or Shear and set up experience a plus.
• Understanding of basic CNC controls.
• Ability to read blue prints and measuring tape.
• Basic math and problem solving skills.
• Experience in a fast paced production environment a plus.
• Experience operating a forklift a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate steel and other metal parts as indicated by the work order and blue prints.
• Positions and clamps, stops, and side guides to set length and angle of cut.
• May turn handwheels to adjust rake (angle) and pressure of blade.
• Lifts workpiece manually or by hoist or crane to machine bed or roller table and positions it against side guide and end stops.
• Lays out cutting lines on metal when shearing single pieces.
• Lays out bending lines on metal when bending single pieces.
• Tilts bed, blade, or installs fixtures to shear, bevel, or trim fabricated items.
• Inspects work to verify dimensions.
• Clean area at end of shift.
• Successfully pass all EHS required tests and clearances.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

CNC fundamentals

Forklift operation

Press Brake operation

Shear operation

Tools

Press Brake

Shear

Job description

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in production, familiar with Press Brake/Shear, basic CNC knowledge, and the ability to read drawings and tape measures. Forklift experience is a plus; safety and quality come first.