Sheetmetal Technician

WET (Design); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WET (Design) in Los Angeles, California is seeking a Sheetmetal Technician to join their Fabrication Department. This role is crucial for executing production requirements and assembling various sheet metal products based on engineering specifications. Candidates should have over 5 years of sheet metal fabrication experience and excellent communication skills.

The position involves operating CNC machines and managing inventory, with opportunities for improvement activities. Applicants must be able to lift 50+ lbs and stand for 8 hours a day.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Sheetmetal fabrication experience required.
• Hands-on experience with operating sheet metal machinery for complex units.
• Proven experience using precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute production requirements from drawings to shipment.
• Fabricate and assemble sheet metal products according to specifications.
• Manage inventory levels of material and consumables.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.

Skills

Sheetmetal fabrication experience

Operating sheet metal machinery

Strong communication skills

Using hand and power tools

Tools

CNC Press Brakes

CNC Laser

CNC Punch Press

Precision measurement tools

Job description

WET is a design and fabrication company that creates multi‑sensory projects that transform the way people experience nature’s elements. We master nature’s magic and create experiences that include the world’s most moving water features, from the Fountains of Bellagio to the Dubai Fountain.

Sheetmetal Technician (Design)

Sun Valley, California

Core of the Position

The Sheetmetal Technician is a key person in the metal shop with responsibilities that include executing all production requirements from drawing to shipment in the Fabrication Department.

Responsibilities

• Determine required methods and materials, and plan, fabricate and assemble various sheet metal products according to Engineering blueprints, drawings, verbal instructions and even napkin sketches
• Manipulate flat patterns
• Lay out, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on material
• Select gauges and types of sheet metal to use according to specifications that include brass, copper, aluminum, steel, stainless steel
• Responsible for managing inventory levels of material, consumables and shop floor supplies
• Lead and/or participate in Continuous Improvement activities, to include: 5S, Kaizen Events, Team Building, and Training
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Provide feedback to site management to identify future requirements and support strategic decisions
• Develop specifications from general description and draw sketch of part or product to be fabricated
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve component or assembly issues
• Cut, program, bend, deburr, inspect, install perm nuts, rivets or other small assemblies as required
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

Education, Training, Skills

• 5+ years Sheetmetal fabrication experience required
• Hands‑on experience with operating sheet metal machinery to fabricate units with complex contours and multiple angles
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must have proven experience using a variety of hand and power tools, including precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, protractors, etc.)

Equipment

• CNC Press Brakes
• CNC Laser
• CNC Punch Press
• Cut off saws, Shears, V‑Notcher, Grinders, Routers
• Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff and smooth surfaces using hand or power tools

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift at least 50+ lbs
• Stand a minimum of 8 hours per day
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer

WET is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with WET is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.