Senior Metal Fabricator - 1st Shift

Maac-Machinery; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship

Health coverage

Annual vacation + holidays

Profit sharing

Reimbursement for training

Referral program

Job summary

MAAC-Machinery in Illinois is seeking a Senior Fabricator who can lead and mentor a fabrication team. The role involves building machine frames and components from structural steel, tearing down finished machines for painting and shipping, and reading complex blueprints to ensure precision.

You will perform MIG welding, coordinate fabrication tasks, help meet production timelines, and uphold safety standards in a clean, modern shop.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of fabrication experience with various metals.
• Can communicate, problem-solve and have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare work plans and fabrication layouts.
• Can confidently read and interpret engineering blueprints.
• Proficient in welding and fabrication skills.
• Safety-first commitment to follow company and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to safely handle heavy materials in an industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of saw, shear, drill press, forklift and overhead crane are all a plus.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged (English + Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Fabrication/welding and continual learning of machine designs and components.
• Lead and coordinate fabrication, welding, and component assembly tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints and related drawings.
• Utilize MIG welding along with fabrication tools and equipment.
• Perform measurements to ensure precision.
• Train and mentor co-workers to become better fabricators and welders.
• Assure quality of manufactured and assembled items.
• Remain on target with operational schedules and company objectives.
• Complete job documentation and communicate issues to supervisor.
• Communicate with peers to maximize workflow efficiencies.
• Maintain a safe working environment free of hazards and equipment concerns.

Skills

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

Team leadership

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Heavy materials handling

Bilingual (English + Spanish)

Tools

Saw

Shear

Drill press

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Rate of Pay:

$27.00 to $33.00 per hour (paid weekly).

Overtime Rate:

$40.50 to $49.50 per hour.

1st Shift Schedule:

• Monday thru Friday; 7:00am to 3:30pm.
• 10+ hours of overtime consistently available; paid breaks.

JOB SUMMARY:

MAAC is looking for a strong and experienced fabricator who could transition into a lead role. The Senior Fabricator is a full-time teammate who can lead and assist team members to meet production goals with a focus on quality and precision. The primary tasks consist of building machine frames and components out of structural steel and tearing down completed machines in preparation for painting and shipping. This person must have the ability to read complex blueprints and build high-precision components. Will follow up on assignments to assure quality standards and production timelines are met.

• Fabrication/welding and continual learning of machine designs and components.
• Lead and coordinate fabrication, welding, and component assembly tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints and related drawings.
• Utilize MIG welding along with fabrication tools and equipment.
• Perform measurements to ensure precision.
• Train and mentor co-workers to become better fabricators and welders.
• Assure quality of manufactured and assembled items.
• Remain on target with operational schedules and company objectives.
• Complete job documentation and communicate issues to supervisor.
• Communicate with peers to maximize workflow efficiencies.
• Maintain a safe working environment free of hazards and equipment concerns.
• Typical workload is 80% Fabrication and 20% Welding

BENEFITS:

• Training and teaching provided to learn a new trade.
• Annual performance review and rate increase.
• Annual earned vacation time plus ten paid holidays.
• Health coverage.
• Purchase assistance for required personal equipment.
• Teammate appreciation events.
• Referral pay for referring a friend or colleague.
• Teammate assistance programs.
• Profit sharing available upon reaching qualified service time.
• Reimbursement for qualified technical training.
• Clean and modern environment with well-maintained equipment.
• Stability of industry-leading company in business 40 years.
• Equal opportunity employer; veterans encouraged.
• Accomplishment of completing a large industrial machine project.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of 4 years of fabrication experience with various metals.
• Can communicate, problem-solve and have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare work plans and fabrication layouts.
• Can confidently read and interpret engineering blueprints.
• Proficient in welding and fabrication skills.
• Safety-first commitment to follow company and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to safely handle heavy materials in an industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of saw, shear, drill press, forklift and overhead crane are all a plus.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged (English + Spanish).

CLOSING:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team.