Senior Metal Fabricator - 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Vacation + holidays

Health coverage

Profit sharing

OSHA safety focus

Job summary

MAAC Machinery is seeking a strong Senior Fabricator to lead and assist the team in building machine frames and components from structural steel. You will read complex blueprints, ensure quality, and help meet production timelines while maintaining safety standards.

This full-time role on the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3:45pm–12:15am) offers opportunities to mentor peers, perform MIG welding, and contribute to continuous improvement in fabrication and welding processes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years fabrication experience with various metals.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints.
• Proficient in MIG welding and fabrication tools.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities to guide teammates.
• Safety-first with OSHA compliance and practices.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication/welding and ongoing learning of machine designs and components.
• Lead and coordinate fabrication, welding, and assembly tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints and related drawings.
• Utilize MIG welding along with fabrication tools.
• Perform measurements to ensure precision.
• Train and mentor co-workers to improve skills.
• Ensure quality and meet production timelines.
• Complete job documentation and communicate issues.
• Maximize workflow efficiency and safety.
• Maintain target schedules and company objectives.

Skills

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

Rate of Pay

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

Overtime Rate

$40.50 to $49.50 per hour.

2nd Shift Schedule

• Monday thru Friday; 3:45pm to 12:15am.
• 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).