Fabricator/Finishing Operator

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled, hands-on Fabrication and Finishing Technician to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will set up and operate a variety of fabrication and finishing equipment to produce high-quality, food-grade stainless steel parts.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience working in a manufacturing environment, and takes pride in producing quality work while maintaining a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

If you enjoy working with your hands, reading blueprints, operating machinery, and seeing a finished product come together, this could be a great opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

On a typical day, you may:

Set up and operate conventional fabrication and finishing equipment, including:

Glass bead blasting equipment

Hydraulic presses

Drill presses

Stroking machines

CNC press brakes

Use hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, hand drills, and grinders to perform blasting, grinding, deburring, blending, and polishing.

Inspect parts throughout the manufacturing process using measuring tools, prints, templates, charts, and other quality inspection procedures.

Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, templates, and work instructions.

Measure and verify dimensions using tools such as tape measures, scales, micrometers, and templates.

Maintain established production rates while meeting quality standards.

Plan the sequence of operations to produce parts efficiently and cost-effectively.

Identify and report equipment, process, quality, or safety concerns to your supervisor.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Follow all company safety, quality, and Lean manufacturing practices.

Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent.

1–3 years of experience operating fabrication equipment, machine tools, or working in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hand and power tools.

Experience setting up and operating fabrication equipment.

Experience with CNC press brakes is preferred.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and technical instructions.

Understanding of basic measuring and inspection tools, including tape measures, scales, micrometers, and templates.

Knowledge of the physical properties of metals and how they apply to fabrication and finishing processes.

Ability to perform basic mathematical and arithmetic calculations accurately.

Ability to plan and organize work efficiently.

Ability to learn and operate additional equipment as needed.

Ability to be trained and certified to operate a forklift.

Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety.

Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.

Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends as production needs require.

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing and fabrication shop environment. Employees may be exposed to:

Manufacturing equipment and machinery

Forklift and crane traffic

Noise and other typical shop conditions

Hot and cold temperatures

Heavy materials and equipment

Physical Requirements

This is a physically active position. Candidates must be able to:

Stand for extended periods of time.

Frequently bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, stretch, and climb.

Frequently handle and operate grinders, finishing equipment, hand tools, and other equipment.

Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds individually.

Maintain the ability to see details at close range for quality inspection and precision work.