Metal Fabrication Specialist

Refrigerated Solutions Group; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Refrigerated Solutions Group in Hudson, WI, is seeking a metal fabrication associate to read assembly instructions, verify parts, and meet stringent quality standards. You will operate punch presses, brakes, and related equipment, ensuring parts meet specifications and tolerances.

The role requires interpreting drawings, using hand and power tools, and maintaining safety practices. Training is provided; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally to frequently.
• Successful completion of background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate metal punch presses, press brakes, roll formers, or shears as required.
• Use stops and gauges to set up machines.
• Select materials to minimize scrap.
• Maintain quality tolerances within 1/64 inch.
• Read and interpret drawings accurately.
• Meet quality and production standards.
• Inspect work with measuring devices and squares.
• Adjust machine settings to match drawings.
• Learn to operate other machines in Walk In/Metal department when needed.
• Comply with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Basic math

Reading drawings

Tool operation

Measurement tools

Communication

Problem solving

English literacy

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Calipers

Tape measure

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time

Starting Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Direct Reports: No

Hours: Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm

Location: Hudson, WI

Employment Type: Full Time

Starting Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Summary

Responsible for reading and understanding assembly instructions, ensuring that the required parts are present and meeting quality control standards.

Examples Of Duties

• Under limited supervision, sets up and operates metal punch presses, press brakes, roll formers, or shears depending on job assignments
• Ability to use stops and gauges to set up machines
• Selects and uses materials to avoid excessive scrap
• Be able to keep quality tolerances within 1/64 inch
• Be able to use small hand tools to change tooling, punches, and dies when performing setups
• Be able to accurately read and interpret drawings
• Meets quality and production standards.
• Checks work using measuring devices and squares
• Adjusts settings as needed to ensure conformance to drawings.
• May be required to learn to operate or operate other machines within the Walk In/Metal department.
• Complies with all safety regulations and company policies.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of basic math including fractions
• Skill in reading and interpreting floor plans, work prints, machine instruction manual, and tape measure
• Skill in using small hand and power tools
• Ability to measure completed work pieces by verifying conformance to specifications using a feeler gauge, calipers, square, or tape measure
• Ability to comprehend and follow work instructions and company policies
• Ability to evaluate and resolve problems
• Ability to communicate with others in a professional and productive manner
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally to frequently

Minimum Requirements

• Applicable sheet metal fabrication experience
• Must have the ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to properly utilize provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including eye protection, hearing protection, half-face and/or Powered Air Purifying Respirators, protective clothing, and fall restraint harnesses.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week and be available for overtime when necessary.
• Available for training in various duties.
• Consistently/Frequently - see (vision), hear, ability to read and write, ability to interpret information, basic math, reading, and writing in English.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent attendance record and work history.

RSG is an EEO employer as defined by the EEOC.