Sheet Metal Fabricator

metalsusacareers; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA -- Gregor Technologies Division in Torrington, CT, is seeking a Sheet Metal Fabricator/Utility Worker to join our fabrication team. You will set up and operate MIG and TIG welding equipment, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet strict specifications.

The role requires a two-year technical degree or equivalent apprenticeship in sheet metal fabrication or welding, with experience reading drawings and using precision measuring tools.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship in sheet metal fabrication or welding.
• Experience with MIG and TIG welding.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, documents and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Set up metal fabricating support equipment as needed.
• Operate fabrication equipment using MIG and TIG welding machinery.
• Inspect welds and equipment for durability and conformance to standards.
• Fabricate and assemble parts per customer specifications.
• Read and interpret assembly requirements and perform sheet metal fabrication.
• Finish parts by deburring, sanding and polishing as required.
• Complete production paperwork and follow shop procedures.
• Inspect finished products against specifications.
• Perform daily maintenance and inspection of equipment.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Measuring tools

Computer literacy

Education

Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship in sheet metal fabrication or welding

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

CAD/CAM

Job description

SHEET METAL FABRICATOR

Metals USA -- Gregor Technologies Division is seeking a SHEET METAL UTILITY WORKER in Torrington, CT. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented aluminum/stainless steel distribution center servicing the defense, aerospace and fabrication industries.

Responsibilities

• Sets up metal fabricating support equipment such as Pemsert, DA grinders and Timesaver as needed.
• Operates fabrication equipment using MIG and TIG welding machinery. Uses a variety of hand tools as required.
• Inspects and tests welds & equipment constantly. Checks for durability as well as meeting specified standards.
• Fabricates/Assembles the parts to the industrial customer specifications ensuring quality products.
• Applies knowledge of assembly to perform sheet metal fabrication.
• Deburrs, sands and polish finished materials.
• Completes production paperwork, follows shop systems/procedures and follows inspections procedures daily.
• Inspects and measures finished products and compares to the requirements to determine if the process was completed properly.
• Performs daily maintenance and inspection of equipment to ensure functionality.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree and/or apprenticeship in sheet metal fabrication or welding
• Prior experience with all types of welding to include MIG & TIG
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, documents and blueprints.
• Ability to read measuring instruments such as measuring tapes, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and gauges
• Computer Literacy with understanding of computer programming and CAD/CAM

Salary and Benefits

Metals USA offers a competitive starting hourly rate $23.00 a year and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

“Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.”