Fabricator - Machine Operator

Talent With Heart; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent With Heart is seeking a Fabricator – Machine Operator in Harlan, Iowa. The role involves setting up, adjusting, and operating fabrication equipment to produce metal components per blueprints and work orders. You will uphold safety, quality, and accurate production records.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent (or 1–2 years of experience) and strong math skills. Welding is a plus but not required. Apply today to join a small, hands-on manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets blueprints and process routings.
• Maintains safety and quality standards in production.
• Uses measuring tools to verify parts to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication equipment such as press brakes, rollers, punches, saws.
• Read drawings and production data to set up machines.
• Maintain accurate production records and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–2 years of experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Title: Fabricator – Machine Operator

Location: Harlan, Iowa

Salary: $22-28/hour

Job Summary of the Fabricator – Machine Operator: The Fabricator Machine Operator will set up, adjust, and operate fabrication equipment to produce metal components according to blueprints, specifications, and work orders. This role is responsible for maintaining safe operations, quality standards, and accurate production records.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Fabricator – Machine Operator:

• Operate fabrication equipment, including press brakes, rollers, punch presses, sanders, drills, grinders, shears, saws, and other fabrication machinery.


• Utilize measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, rules, squares, angle gages, and height gages.


• Practice the highest degree of safety when performing essential duties of his position.


• Read and interpret parts drawings, process routings, and production requirement information.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Fabricator – Machine Operator:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 1-2 years of experience.


• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.


• Basic math skills including dimensions, quantities, metric conversions, algebra, and geometry.


• Strong communication, critical thinking, diligence, and time management skills.


• Welding experience is a plus, but not required.