Lead Fabrication Cutter: Hands-On Laser & Team Mentor

DS Machine; Gordonville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Fund

Day Shift

Monday - Friday

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

DS Machine in Gordonville, PA is seeking an experienced metal fabrication professional who thrives in a hands-on role and also leads a production team. The position concentrates 70–80% of time on operating laser, stamping, Strippit, torch, and other cutting equipment while coordinating daily workflow, ensuring quality, and driving department success.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in metal fabrication, experience with laser/plasma/oxy-fuel/CNC cutting, and the ability to read fabrication

Qualifications

• 5+ years in metal fabrication or manufacturing.
• Experience operating laser, plasma, oxy-fuel, or CNC cutting equipment.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Strong understanding of material handling and production flow.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate laser, punch press, and other cutting equipment.
• Read blueprints and determine the most efficient cutting methods.
• Set up jobs, verify material requirements, and maintain quality standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment and production issues.
• Jump in wherever needed to keep production moving.
• Coordinate daily workflow and priorities with the Production Manager.
• Assign work and balance workloads.
• Train and coach team members.
• Ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Communicate production issues between departments.
• Promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor inventory of sheet steel and long products.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Tools

Laser cutting

Plasma cutting

Oxy-fuel cutting

CNC cutting

Job description

DS Machine in Gordonville, PA is seeking an experienced metal fabrication professional who thrives in a hands-on role and also leads a production team. The position concentrates 70–80% of time on operating laser, stamping, Strippit, torch, and other cutting equipment while coordinating daily workflow, ensuring quality, and driving department success.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in metal fabrication, experience with laser/plasma/oxy-fuel/CNC cutting, and the ability to read fabrication