Fabricator - Machine Operator

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

Job summary

Your Talent Team in Iowa is seeking a Fabricator – Machine Operator in Harlan to set up, adjust, and operate fabrication equipment to produce metal components according to blueprints and work orders.

You will uphold safety, maintain quality standards, and keep accurate production records, while reading parts drawings and process routings. A high school diploma or 1–2 years of experience and basic math skills are required; welding is a plus but not necessary.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills including dimensions, quantities, metric conversions, algebra, and geometry.
• Strong communication, diligence, and time management are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication equipment (press brakes, rollers, punches, sanders, drills, grinders, shears, saws).
• Use calipers, micrometers, rulers, squares, angle gauges, and height gauges.
• Maintain safety as a priority when performing duties.
• Read and interpret parts drawings, process routings, and production requirements.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Safety conscious

Math skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

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.