Fabricator & Machine Operator: Precision Metalwork

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC 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.

Safety, quality, and accurate production records are essential. You will read parts drawings and process routings, ensuring compliance with production requirements; welding experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience considered.
• 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, rulers, squares, angle gauges, and height gauges.
• 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 drawings

Safety awareness

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC 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.

Safety, quality, and accurate production records are essential. You will read parts drawings and process routings, ensuring compliance with production requirements; welding experience is a plus but not required.