Precision Metal Fabricator & Machine Operator

Essenti Talent; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent in Harlan, Iowa seeks a Fabricator – Machine Operator to set up and operate fabrication equipment to produce metal components per blueprints and work orders. You will ensure safe operations, quality standards, and accurate production records.

Responsibilities include operating presses and saws, reading drawings, measuring with calipers and micrometers, and maintaining clear documentation. A high school diploma or 1–2 years’ experience is required, with welding a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent or 1-2 years of experience.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills including dimensions, quantities, metric conversions, algebra, and geometry.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, diligence, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication equipment, including press brakes, rollers, punch presses, sanders, drills, grinders, shears, saws, and other fabrication machinery.
• Utilize measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, rules, squares, angle gages, and height gages.
• Practice the highest degree of safety when performing essential duties of his position.
• Read and interpret parts drawings, process routings, and production requirement information.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Measurement & math

Quality records

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years of experience

Tools

Press brakes

Rollers

Punch presses

Sanders

Drills

Grinders

Shears

Saws

Job description

Essenti Talent in Harlan, Iowa seeks a Fabricator – Machine Operator to set up and operate fabrication equipment to produce metal components per blueprints and work orders. You will ensure safe operations, quality standards, and accurate production records.

Responsibilities include operating presses and saws, reading drawings, measuring with calipers and micrometers, and maintaining clear documentation. A high school diploma or 1–2 years’ experience is required, with welding a plus.