Metal Shop Technician

Mission Critical Group; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is seeking a Manufacturing/Assembler to assist in the fabrication and assembly of custom switchgear structures. You will read blueprints, handle raw materials, and prepare items for shipment, using hand and small power tools. Occasional travel for install/service may be required.

Shifts run Monday to Thursday with 6:00am–4:30pm or 7:00am–5:30pm, and the role emphasizes mechanical skills, safety, and reliable fabrication work in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years in general mechanical or metal working.
• Experience using hand tools and hand power tools.
• Valid driver’s license for service-related positions.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Follow directions to meet production schedule.
• Ability to read rulers, scales, tape measures, calipers.
• Possess basic tools including gear wrenches, impact guns, torque wrenches, metric & standard sockets.
• High dedication to quality of results to avoid rework.
• Ability to work under pressure/time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the handling of raw steel and copper.
• Assist in operation of metal shop machinery (punch, brake, shear and saws).
• Weld sheet metal goods and prep for coating.
• Assemble metalwork and handle sheet metal goods.
• Be proficient in the use of hand tools and power tools.
• Fabrication, including saw cutting and drilling.
• May be required to cross train, supporting other sections of the Company.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools

Blueprint reading

Machinery safety

Welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Punch

Brake

Shear

Saw

Job description

At Mission Critical Group (MCG), we don’t just manufacture electrical systems—we deliver power reliability where it matters most. From data centers to critical infrastructure, our solutions keep the world running. With more than one million square feet of U.S. manufacturing capacity, we move fast, build smart, and never compromise on quality.

Job Description

Assistin fabrication and assembly of custom Switchgear structures of varying size and scope to meet client and product specs and prepare the same for shipment. Good understanding of machinery safety. Usehand and small power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, drills asrequired. Must be able to read and understand blueprints. Infrequent travel may berequiredfor install/service.

Shifts:

Monday to Thursday

6:00am - 4:30pm

or

7:00am -5:30pm

Responsibilities:

The following list of responsibilities is not all inclusive,additionalprojects and/or tasks may be assigned to meet operational needs. DVM retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position shouldoperationalneeds warrant.

• Assistwith the handling of raw steel and copper.
• Assistin operation of metal shop machinery, including punch, brake,shearand saws.
• Weld sheet metal goods and prep for coating.
• Assemble metalwork and handle sheet metal goods.
• Be proficient in the use of hand tools and power tools.
• Fabrication, including saw cutting and drilling.
• May berequiredto cross train, supporting other sections of the Company.
• Conducts oracquiresbackground checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years in general mechanical or metal working or associated field.
• Experience in the use of hand tools and hand power tools
• Valid driver’s license (for service-related positions).
• Satisfactory completion ofadditionalbackground screening (if applicable).
• Ability to readblue prints.
• Follow verbal directions to meetproductionschedule.
• Ability to use ruler, scale, tape measure, calipers
• Possess basic tools including gear wrenches, impact gun, torque wrenches,metric& standard sockets.
• High dedication toquality ofresults to avoid rework.
• Ability to work under pressure/ timeconstraints.
• Able to work with minimal direction and achieveobjectives.

Additional Skills for consideration:

• Welding certification.
• Forklift experience and/or certification.
• Carpentry skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift materials as required.
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
• Visual acuity to read blueprints, read measurements and inspect parts
• The job can be physically demanding, requiring standing for extended periods and potentially lifting and moving heavy materials (up to 50lbs).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noise, dust, and temperature variations (with appropriate PPE provided).
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the assigned facilities.

Additional Information

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. DVM is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).