Machine Operator/Fabricator (VA)

DMI Companies, Inc.; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium at no cost to employee

Steady weekday schedule

Pension, 401K

Paid holidays, paid vacation

Job summary

DMI Companies, Inc. is seeking a skilled Machine Operator/Fabricator to operate manufacturing equipment and fabricate metal components for HVAC systems.

You will perform metal forming, assembly, and inspection to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality production. Responsibilities include setting up and running equipment (shears, presses, etc.), inspecting outputs, and collaborating with teammates to meet production goals while maintaining a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating machinery or production equipment is required.
• Welding/fabrication experience preferred (GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, seam/spot welding).
• Ability to safely set up, operate, and adjust production machinery.
• Ability to verify product quality with measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal components using cutting, forming, and joining processes
• Set up and operate production equipment, including shears, presses, and related machinery
• Monitor machine performance and make basic adjustments as needed
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Work collaboratively to meet production goals while maintaining a safe work environment

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Dependability

Tools

Shears

Presses

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Looking for steady weekday hours and benefits that truly take care of you?

Are you a skilled machine operator or fabricator looking to build quality products in a fast-paced shop where your craftsmanship makes a difference?

Check this out!

Overview

The Machine Operator/Fabricator is responsible for operating manufacturing equipment and fabricating metal components used in HVAC systems. This role combines machine operation, metal forming, assembly, and inspection activities to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble metal components using cutting, forming, and joining processes
• Set up and operate production equipment, including shears, presses, and related machinery
• Monitor machine performance and make basic adjustments as needed
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Work collaboratively to meet production goals while maintaining a safe work environment

Key Requirements

• Experience in a hands‑on environment operating machinery or production equipment required
• Experience with welding, fabrication, and metal joining processes preferred (GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, seam/spot welding)
• Ability to safely set up, operate, and adjust production machinery
• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, and gauges to verify product quality
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Knowledge of shop safety practices
• Dependable with strong attendance and work ethic
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment physical and drug screening

Why DMI?

• $19.00-$35.00 (DOE)
• Outstanding union benefits
• Steady weekday schedule
• Medical premium at no cost to employee
• Pension, 401K, paid holidays, paid vacation, opportunities for advancement and more

Company Profile

Founded in 1978, DMI Companies is a family‑owned business and a trusted leader in manufacturing HVAC accessories for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Our products are shipped across the country and around the world through a strong network of distributors. We take pride in the quality and reliability that comes from the work done on our production floors every day.

At DMI, our mission is simple: provide the building industry with dependable, sustainable solutions that perform. Our vision‑to shape the future of indoor environments‑drives us to keep improving, stay efficient, and operate as a Lean Enterprise and Sustainable World Class Manufacturer.

What truly sets us apart is our people. Our team members live our core values by stepping up for the organization, going above and beyond when it counts, and staying flexible and resourceful in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. These values help create a workplace where teamwork matters and ideas are respected, and every employee can make a real impact.

If you're looking for steady work, long term opportunity, and a company that values the contributions of its production team, DMI offers a place where your hard work truly matters.