Sheet Metal Fabrication Assistant

Skillforce; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Job summary

Skillforce, based in Capitol Heights, MD, is seeking a dependable Sheet Metal Fabrication Assistant for a full-time, direct-hire role. You will support sheet metal fabrication for commercial construction, reading shop drawings, operating fabrication machinery, and ensuring fit and quality of parts.

The ideal candidate has hands-on fabrication experience, strong measuring skills, and a safety-minded approach. Excellent teamwork and reliability are valued in this production-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fabrication experience with sheet metal and basic fabrication techniques.
• Ability to read shop drawings and interpret layouts.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Comfort with measuring, cutting, bending, and punching sheet metal.

Responsibilities

• Measure, mark, cut, bend, notch, and punch sheet metal according to project requirements.
• Operate equipment such as hydraulic shears, folding machines, notchers, punches, and Iron Worker machinery.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, layouts, measurements, and specifications.
• Inspect completed pieces to ensure accuracy, quality, and proper fit.
• Track fabrication progress and communicate workload or scheduling needs with the production team.
• Maintain organized records and documentation related to fabrication work.
• Troubleshoot fabrication issues and work with supervisors and coworkers to resolve problems.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all company and jobsite safety procedures.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Reading shop drawings

Machinery operation

Quality inspection

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hydraulic shears

Folding machines

Notchers

Iron Worker machinery

Job description

Skillforce has teamed up with a leading commercial roofing company to find a skilled Sheet Metal Fabrication Assistant

This is a full-time, direct hire position based out of Capitol Heights, MD.

We are looking for a dependable Sheet Metal Fabrication Assistant to support the fabrication of sheet metal components for commercial construction projects. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on fabrication experience who is comfortable working with measurements, machinery, and technical drawings.

The right candidate will be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

• $20-$24/hr
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee referral program
• Measure, mark, cut, bend, notch, and punch sheet metal according to project requirements.
• Operate equipment such as hydraulic shears, folding machines, notchers, punches, and Iron Worker machinery.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, layouts, measurements, and specifications.
• Inspect completed pieces to ensure accuracy, quality, and proper fit.
• Track fabrication progress and communicate workload or scheduling needs with the production team.
• Maintain organized records and documentation related to fabrication work.
• Troubleshoot fabrication issues and work with supervisors and coworkers to resolve problems.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all company and jobsite safety procedures.
• Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication, metalworking, or a related trade preferred.
• Comfortable using fabrication machinery and hand tools.
• Strong understanding of measurements, layouts, and basic fabrication techniques.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings or shop plans.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a production-oriented environment.
• Reliable, safety-minded, and willing to learn.