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.