Fabricator - Machine Operator

Henderson Group Recruiting; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Group is seeking a Fabricator – Machine Operator in Harlan, Iowa. You will set up, adjust, and operate fabrication equipment to produce metal components according to blueprints and work orders.

Safety, quality, and accurate production records are essential. Responsibilities include operating press brakes, rollers, punches, and related machinery; using calipers, micrometers, rulers, squares, angle gauges, and height gauges; reading parts drawings; and maintaining efficient production

Qualifications

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

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

Reading blueprints/drawings

Mathematical aptitude

Communication skills

Safety-consciousness

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Rules

Squares

Angle gauges

Height gauges

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.