Sheet Metal Fabricator

JTS; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is seeking a Sheet Metal Fabricator in Abilene, TX to prepare, fabricate, and cut metal for assembly of power packaging units. Daily duties include operating presses, shears, and lathes, and moving materials with a forklift.

You will read blueprints and follow schedules to ensure precise dimensions and safe operations. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and attention to detail, with opportunities to train in welding techniques as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• 1-2 years' experience in manufacturing or construction preferred.
• 2+ years' experience operating press brakes/shears preferred.
• Forklift operation experience desired.
• Experience reading blueprints and measuring precisely.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and examine metal stock or work pieces to ensure specifications are met.
• Assemble lifts, position, and remove pieces from machinery.
• Set up and operate equipment for fabrication of stainless sheet metal products.
• Install, align, and lock punches, dies, or fixtures in presses using hand tools.
• Study drawings, blueprints, work orders and schedules to determine materials and tolerances.
• Clean and lubricate the machines.
• Cross-train in welding and metalworking techniques where appropriate.

Skills

Detail orientation

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Time management

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Press brake

Shear

Lathes

Forklift

Calipers

Job description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster - without compromising performance. With a robust U.S. manufacturing network, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non-negotiable. Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future.

Full-time

Company Description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster - without compromising performance. With a robust U.S. manufacturing network, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non-negotiable. Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future.

Job Description

SUMMARY: The Sheet Metal Fabricatoris responsible forpreparing, fabricating, and cutting metal products for assembly using a variety of tools and machines, such as presses, shears, saws, and lathes. This position will be working daily on machines that prepare steel metal products for the assembly of our power packaging units, as well as moving equipment and material with theassistanceof a forklift.

Accountabilities

• Lay-out and examine metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
• Assemble lifts, positions, and remove work pieces from machinery.
• Set up andoperatespecialized equipment and tooling for fabrication of stainless sheet metal products.
• Install, align, and lock/flip specified punches, dies, or other fixtures in rams or bed of brake press, using hand tools such as dial calipers and inspection gauges.
• Study shop drawings, blueprints, workordersand production schedules todeterminespecifications such as materials to be used,dimensionsand tolerances.
• Clean and lubricate the machines.
• Cross-trainin welding and metalworking techniques whenappropriate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• 1-2years' experience in a manufacturing or construction environment(preferred)
• 2+ years' experience with operating press brake/shear(preferred)
• Experience driving andoperateaforklift (desired)
• Experience using a roll table (a plus)
• Highlydetailandquality oriented, ensuring correct measurements with each piece.
• Be reliable, responsible, and highly dependable.
• Work safely and efficiently while completing tasksin a timely manner.
• Skilled at mathematics, such as reading and applyinga decimal chartas well as calculating circumference andbendradius.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• An understanding of proper use, cleaning, andlubricating ofmachines and tools.
• Adhere tosafelyprocedures to perform tasks in an efficient and productive manner.
• Skilled at managing time independently.
• Ability to lift and move heavy sheets of metal.

Additional Information

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).