Sheet Metal Fabricator Apprentice

Odonnellmetalfab; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Growth paths into welding, CNC, QC, &

On-the-job training

Job summary

O’Donnell Metal Fabricators in Norristown, PA is seeking entry-level Sheet Metal Fabricator (Shop Helper / Trainee). Starting pay ranges from $15 to $20 per hour, with full-time employment and on-the-job training.

No prior experience is required; the company will teach you the trade, build your skills, and help you grow into a skilled trades professional. Health insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, PTO, and growth paths are offered.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Willingness to learn and a strong work ethic.
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Understand shop drawings and blueprints.
• Use hand tools and fabrication machines safely and effectively.
• Cut, bend, and shape metal to exact dimensions.
• Assemble and inspect parts for quality.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Develop the mindset of a skilled trades professional.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tool operation

Fabrication machinery operation

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Fabrication machines

Job description

We're Hiring: Entry-Level Sheet Metal Fabricator (Shop Helper / Trainee) - Build Your Future with Us

Location: Norristown, PA | Pay: $15-$20/hour | Full-Time | Entry-Level

Company Overview:

At O'Donnell Metal Fabricators, we build more than just high-quality metal parts - we build careers. Whether you’re fresh out of high school, changing careers, or transitioning from military service, we’ll teach you the trade, help you grow, and give you a place to belong. Our sheet metal fabrication shop serves industries where precision matters, and we take pride in training the next generation of skilled workers. If you’re dependable, hardworking, and ready to take your future seriously - we want to talk.

Position Summary:

We’re hiring individuals who want more than a job - they want a real career. As an Entry-Level Sheet Metal Fabricator, you’ll be trained from the ground up in how to cut, form, and assemble custom metal parts. No prior experience? No problem! We’ll teach you what we know - as long as you bring the work ethic, attitude, and willingness to learn.

What You’ll Learn & Do:

• Understand shop drawings and blueprints
• Use hand tools and fabrication machines safely and effectively
• Cut, bend, and shape metal to exact dimensions
• Assemble and inspect parts for quality
• Work in a fast-paced team environment
• Develop the mindset of a skilled trades professional

This Is a Great Fit If You’re:

• A recent high school graduate who enjoys hands-on work and doesn’t want to sit at a desk all day
• A career changer looking to get into a stable, in-demand trade with long-term growth
• A military veteran who’s ready to transition into civilian life and values structure, teamwork, and craftsmanship

No Experience? No Problem. We Offer:

• Starting Pay: $15.00 - $20.00/hour based on aptitude and performance
• On-the-job training and mentorship - we’ll invest in your success
• 100% Employer sponsored Health insurance
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Growth paths into welding, CNC operation, quality control, and supervision

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

This position operates in a fabrication shop environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving machinery, metalworking tools, airborne particles, heat, and noise associated with fabrication equipment. Proper PPE (personal protective equipment) is provided and required.

The role requires the ability to:

• Stand, bend, and walk for extended periods
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs regularly
• Use hand and power tools with precision and control
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions
• Work safely in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Occasionally work in awkward positions or confined spaces as needed

This Isn’t Temporary Work. It’s a Career Launchpad!

We’re not hiring warm bodies - we’re hiring future pros. If you’ve got the right mindset and a desire to do meaningful work with your hands, we’ll help you build a stable, rewarding future in the trades.

O’Donnell Metal Fabricators is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support veterans, new grads, and anyone ready to bet on themselves.