Fabricator & Machine Operator: Precision Metalwork

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC is seeking a Fabricator – Machine Operator in Harlan, Iowa. The role sets up, adjusts, and runs fabrication equipment to produce metal components per blueprints and work orders, ensuring safety and quality records are kept.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or 1–2 years of experience, basic math skills, and the ability to read safety rules and process manuals. Welding experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication equipment such as press brakes, rollers, punches, saws.
• Use measuring tools like calipers, micrometers, rules.
• Maintain safe operations and quality records.
• Read and interpret parts drawings and process routings.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading blueprints

Measuring tools

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Rules

Squares

Height gauges

Job description

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC is seeking a Fabricator – Machine Operator in Harlan, Iowa. The role sets up, adjusts, and runs fabrication equipment to produce metal components per blueprints and work orders, ensuring safety and quality records are kept.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or 1–2 years of experience, basic math skills, and the ability to read safety rules and process manuals. Welding experience is a plus but not required.