Metal Fabricator

HR Collaboration Group LLC; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

Career development

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement match

Paid time off

Job summary

HR Collaboration Group LLC is hiring a Metal Fabricator in Kalamazoo, Michigan. You will assemble stainless steel and aluminum components, read tickets and blueprints, and operate machinery to meet schedules with quality checks and proper shipping prep.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, 2+ years of assembly experience, and potential forklift/crane certification. Expect a safe, team-oriented shop with room for growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of assembly experience in a similar industry preferred.
• Sheet metal experience a plus; forklift/crane certification a bonus.
• Ability to read and apply procedures, specifications, blueprints and material listings.

Responsibilities

• Assembles stainless steel and aluminum components following specifications.
• Reviews job tickets/blueprints to understand project requirements.
• Operates machinery and power tools to assemble products efficiently.
• Performs quality checks with precision measuring tools on finished products.
• Prepares units for shipping and maintains a clean, safe workspace.
• Supports leaders and other teams to meet goals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Basic math

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Job description

Metal Fabricator

This role is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Want to continue to grow and enhance your career within a locally owned company? Do you strive to achieve high performance and enjoy making an impact where you can take your career to the next level? Then, we have a place for you!

What We Offer

• Exciting innovative, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment


• Challenging and progressive career development


• Competitive salaries


• Comprehensive Health & Benefit programs


• Retirement Program with Employer Match!


• Best practice Paid Time Off policies and paid holidays


• Open communication and team-building events


• And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

What You'll Do:

As the Metal Fabricator, you will assemble stainless steel and aluminum components, following specifications, in a timely and efficient way.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

• Receives and reviews the job assignment tickets and/or blueprints to understand project and customer specifications.


• Operates machinery and power tools to assemble products following specifications and manufacturing process to ensure efficiency and timeliness.


• Performs quality checks utilizing precision measuring tools and gauges on all finished products to ensure quality expectations are achieved.


• Cleans units and prepares for shipping to ensure products are shipped in a high-quality way on time.


• Maintains a clean and organized workspace to ensure a safe work environment.


• Supports leaders and other team areas as needed to meet overall team goals.

Position Requirements:

• Education: A HS Diploma or GED preferred; will consider an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.


• Experience: 2+ years of assembly experience in similar industry preferred. Sheet metal experience would be a plus. Will train someone with strong attention to detail.


• Certifications: Ability to be forklift/crane certified would be a plus.


• Functional Skills: Mechanically inclined with good dexterity to assemble and operate power tools; high atten tion to detail with an ability to read, understand, and apply procedures, specifications, blueprints and bill of material; Strong problem-solving skills; Basic math and counting skills are required. Critical thinking to solve issues independently or by getting assistance to ensure accuracy is important.


• Technology Skills: Basic computer skills.


• Language Skills: Basic reading, writing and verbal communication skills.


• Leadership/ Behaviors: Customer oriented with demonstrated high work ethic and value system, focused on quality, safety and accuracy. Safety oriented and able to work amicably with others and take advice/mentoring, and instructions well.


• Culture Match: Respectful of team members and policies, goal and customer-focused; has the ability to stay focused on quality, as well as producing and enhancing efficiencies within the team. Requires an excellent work ethic to lead by example.

Other Important Information:

Pay/Salary: Pay is commensurate with proven expertise. And, the compensation will grow as the team member grows!

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Core Hours: Day Shift: 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Night Shift: 5:00 pm – 5:00 am

Typical Work Week: Mon-Thurs; Fridays are OT as needed; 40-48 hours a week on average

Direct Reports: None

Travel: None

Work Conditions: Manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise level, PPE required.