Shop Fabricator - Tulsa, OK

Rubber-and-Gasket-Company-of-Americ; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

RGA is offering entry-level fabrication work focused on hose and gasket products. You will assist in using a variety of tools and machinery to customize products per customer needs in a safety-sensitive role.

Ideal candidates are reliable, motivated, and eager to learn, with a High School diploma and a valid driver's license. The environment emphasizes ownership, growth, and contributing to essential products that keep industries running.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform duties successfully using reasoning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Follow verbal and written directions with attention to detail and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Use hand, measuring, and cutting tools as needed to fabricate hose assemblies and gaskets.
• Operate shop equipment under supervision, including die press and belt slitter.
• Fabricate hose assemblies and gaskets per directives and specifications.
• Move/store material using forklifts and deliver products using company vehicles.
• Perform general housekeeping in compliance with OSHA standards and company procedures.
• Other duties as assigned, learning and safely operating tools and machines.

Skills

Reasoning

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

At RGA, you're not just working a job-you're investing in your future. As part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) , you earn real equity and get a voice in a company that treats you like a person, not a number. That means when we grow, you grow . Whether you're starting out or looking to advance, this is a place where your work makes a real impact-and where leadership listens.

Why You'll Like It Here:

• Real Ownership - You earn equity. That means real financial growth, not just a paycheck.
• Supportive, Respectful Culture - We treat you like a pro and trust you to do your job-no micromanaging
• Strong Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, vacation, holidays, and stock ownership.
• Career Growth - Learn hands-on skills and move up fast. Many of our managers started on the floor.
• Purposeful Work - What you build here helps keep America running-schools, farms, factories, and more.

You Belong Here If You're:

• Reliable, motivated, and ready to learn
• Proud of your work and your team
• Looking for more than just another job

Position Purpose

Entry-level fabrication of hose and gasket products. Assists in utilizing a variety of tools and machinery to customize products according to customer needs. This position is safety sensitive.

Goals of Position

• Accurately fabricate hose assemblies, gaskets, and related products per customer requirements.
• Ensure safe and effective use of shop tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant workspace.
• Support warehouse and delivery tasks as needed to meet customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Use hand, measuring, and cutting tools such as tape measures and mechanic’s tools.
• Operate shop equipment such as die press, belt slitter, and automated coupling machines under supervision.
• Fabricate hose assemblies, gaskets, and conveyor/drive belting per directives and specifications.
• Conduct warehouse inventory, move/store material using forklifts, and deliver products using company vehicles.
• Perform general housekeeping in compliance with OSHA standards and follow all safety and RGA procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Learning and safely operating a wide variety of tools and machines.
• Maintaining quality and consistency under production timelines.
• Adhering to safety guidelines in a physically demanding environment.

Skills and Qualifications

Ability to perform duties successfully using reasoning, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Follow verbal and written directions with attention to detail and timeliness.

Authority

Act Alone:

Pull tickets and complete orders

Verify task completion and equipment readiness

Check product quality before release

Touch Base with Supervisor:

Request additional materials or supplies

Coordinate project deadlines and priorities

Need Approval from Supervisor:

Authorize overtime or shift changes

Adjust production priorities as needed

Evaluation Criteria

• Work Product & Productivity
• Dependability & Attitude
• Cooperation, Communication & Initiative
• Problem Solving, Trust & Leadership
• Safety & Policy Compliance

Education and Experience

Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

Must have a valid, active Driver’s License with an insurable driving record

Travel

Physical Deman ds

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely use potentially dangerous equipment.
• Occasionally required to sit; must be able to stand, climb, stoop, crouch, reach, walk, and bend.
• Must be able to travel by car.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Must be able to read and speak English
• Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Frequently exposed to uncomfortably hot or cold temperatures.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and very loud noise levels.