Fabricator - Machine Operator

Top Echelon Software LLC; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software LLC in Harlan, Iowa seeks a Fabricator – Machine Operator who will set up, adjust, and operate fabrication equipment to produce metal components according to blueprints and work orders. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and accurate production records in a hands-on metalworking environment.

Welding experience is a plus but not required. The position requires reading safety rules and procedures, basic math, and strong communication and time-management skills for precise

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 1-2 years of experience.
• Basic math skills including dimensions, quantities, metric conversions, algebra, and geometry.
• Welding experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, diligence, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.