METAL FABRICATOR

Industrial Metal Fabrication; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Simple IRA with company match

Paid Time Off

7 paid holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Clothing allowance

Paid uniforms

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Industrial Metal Fabrication, Inc. in Newton, KS is seeking a reliable fabrication operator to roll, brake, drill, cut and prep parts per work documents. You will read blueprints, inspect parts, and ensure quality and safe delivery.

The role requires overtime as needed and promotes a safety-first environment. The position is full-time, in-person from Monday to Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Benefits include health/dental/life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, uniforms, and training

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a welding production plant with fabrication preferred.
• High School/GED diploma preferred.
• Fabrication technical training preferred.
• Able to work overtime if needed.
• MUST be dependable and provide references and good work history.

Responsibilities

• Operate plate roll, press brake, saw, drill press or related equipment safely.
• Read and follow job orders, blueprints and work instructions.
• Inspect parts for defects and verify measurements.
• Inventory parts and notify foreman of discrepancies.
• Tag parts with job numbers and stage after completion.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Notify quality when job is complete for inspection.
• Use PPE and maintain safe work habits.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Layout parts

Fabrication methods

Standard work practices

Shop safety rules

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fabrication technical training

Tools

Cutting torches

Hand tools

Drill press

Angle grinder

Punches

Tape measures

Saw

Band saw

Forklifts

Hoists

Slings

Job description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for rolling, braking, drilling, cutting and part preparation as directed by standard work documents. Maintain a consistent workflow to ensure safe operation, quality product and consistent delivery. Must be able to operate plate roll, press brake, saw, drill press or work as an iron worker. Use various tools such as cutting torches, hand tools, drills, angle grinder, punches, tape measures, scrapers, saw, drill press or other types of finishing tools to ensure quality product. Safely operate related equipment including forklifts, hoists, slings and bandsaw. Inspects parts for defects and check measurements to ensure compliance. Read, understand and follow job order specifications, blueprints, work instructions and procedures. Must inspect and inventory all parts before starting job. Notify shop foreman of any problems with parts or discrepancies with drawings. Responsible for insulating various jobs. Notify quality when job is complete to be inspected before moving onto the next process. Tag with part number and job number then stage parts when job is completed and signed off on by quality. Keeps work area clean, neat and orderly to ensure a safe and efficient workplace. Must be able to operate equipment safely and use safe work habits while performing the job function.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Continual use of your hands, considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials.

Must be able to lift and maneuver 50 lbs. without physical restrictions.

Must wear appropriate PPE at all times such as safety glasses, face shield, hearing protection, gloves and safety toe boots.

Able to work in hot and cold environments during summer and winter months.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Ability to read blueprints, layout parts to print, process fabrication methods to print.

Ability to understand and follow standard work practices.

Knowledge of shop hazards and safety rules and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1-2 years of experience in a welding production plant with fabrication preferred.

High School/GED diploma preferred.

Fabrication technical training preferred.

Able to work overtime if needed.

MUST be dependable and provide references and good work history.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Health Insurance
• Employee coverage paid in full
• Dependent coverage available (employee contribution)
• Dental Insurance
• Coverage available for employees and family
• Life Insurance
• $25,000 company-paid life insurance
• Optional additional coverage available
• Retirement
• Simple IRA with up to 3% company match
• Paid Time Off
• 7 paid holidays
• 80 hours of vacation after 1 year of service
• Additional Benefits
• $100 annual clothing allowance
• Paid uniforms
• Career development opportunities, including company-sponsored training and employer-paid professional certifications.
• Position Type: Full-Time | In-Person | Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Overtime may be required to meet operational demands.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time without notice.