Fabricator - Machine Operator

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

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting seeks a Fabricator – Machine Operator for our Harlan, Iowa location. The role involves setting up and operating fabrication equipment to produce metal components according to blueprints and work orders.

You will uphold safety, ensure quality standards, and maintain accurate production records while reading drawings and using precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers. Welding experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Measuring tools

Safety awareness

Math skills

Reading drawings/routings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years of experience (in related role)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Rules & squares

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.