R&D Prototype & Fabrication Tech — Travel Ready

PFI Instore; Hazelwood, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PFI InStore in Hazelwood, MO is seeking a skilled Fabricator to construct and modify tools, dies, jigs, and molds. You will interpret blueprints, perform sheet metal fabrication and MIG welding, and help train production teams on new product lines.

Travel to client sites for installation, on-site fabrication and setup, and leadership of both temporary and full-time staff during line construction are core parts of this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of fabrication and tool & die experience.
• Proficiency in MIG welding, painting, and vacuum forming.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Experience in training and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Create the first article of production to establish manufacturing standards.
• Modify existing tools and build new fixtures for upcoming products.
• Construct templates for artwork and product designs.
• Perform sheet metal fabrication and MIG welding.
• Operate the powder coating booth.
• Build and maintain vacuum form tools.
• Construct and supervise assembly lines for manufacturing.
• Train new employees in production processes, including proper use of tools and equipment.
• Lead and supervise temporary and full-time staff during manufacturing line construction.
• Travel to client sites to assist with the installation of new product lines and fixtures.
• Travel within the service area to perform on-site fabrication and repair as needed.

Skills

Welding (MIG)

Blueprint reading

Leadership & training

Fabrication & tool & die

Painting

Vacuum forming

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Band saws

Machine shop tools

Vacuum form tooling

Job description

PFI InStore in Hazelwood, MO is seeking a skilled Fabricator to construct and modify tools, dies, jigs, and molds. You will interpret blueprints, perform sheet metal fabrication and MIG welding, and help train production teams on new product lines.

Travel to client sites for installation, on-site fabrication and setup, and leadership of both temporary and full-time staff during line construction are core parts of this role.