Sheet Metal Fabrication Machine Technician

RT Truck Bodies; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

10 paid holidays

Discounts on footwear, eyewear, and安全?

Job summary

Reading Truck is expanding its fabrication team and seeks a technician who thrives on precision, teamwork, and safe, efficient production. You will run and set up core equipment such as press brake, laser, and presses to produce spec-perfect parts, perform finishing tasks, and complete first-piece inspections before full runs.

You will collaborate on schedules and changeovers, escalating defects promptly, and support uptime by maintaining and repairing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating production machinery.
• Solid basic math and computer know-how.
• Confident using a tape measure to verify tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Run and set up core equipment: press brake, laser, and presses to transform raw material into spec-perfect parts.
• Execute finishing and machining tasks: drilling, tapping, sanding, and operating a punch press.
• Complete required setups and first-piece inspections before moving to full runs.
• Collaborate with teammates on schedules and changeovers; escalate defects or suspect materials immediately.
• Support uptime by maintaining, testing, and repairing electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.

Skills

Machinery operation

Basic math

Tape measure use

Job description

Build What Matters at Reading TruckWe’re expanding our fabrication team and looking for a technician who thrives on precision, teamwork, and safe, efficient production.Your MissionRun and set up core equipment: press brake, laser, and presses to transform raw material into spec-perfect parts.Execute finishing and machining tasks: drilling, tapping, sanding, and operating a punch press.Complete required setups and first-piece inspections before moving to full runs.Collaborate with teammates on schedules and changeovers; escalate defects or suspect materials immediately.Support uptime by maintaining, testing, and repairing electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.What Sets You Up for SuccessHands-on experience operating production machinerySolid basic math and computer know-howConfident using a tape measure to verify tolerancesPay and Differentials$1.00 increase after 90 days$3.00 shift differential for 2nd shift$2.00 shift differential for 3rd shiftWhy You’ll Love It HereReading Truck has been a leader in manufacturing, distributing, and enhancing work truck bodies for more than 65 years. With 20+ locations across North America, we back your craft with scale, stability, and opportunity—plus a team that genuinely likes building cool truck stuff.Benefits and PerksMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance401(k) with company matchTuition reimbursement10 paid holidaysDiscounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gearCompany-paid training and ongoing developmentTake the Next StepIf you like solving production challenges, communicating clearly, and keeping equipment running at its best, you’ll feel at home on our team.