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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Manufacturing Fabrication Technician

    Location: Gary, IN


    Position Summary

    The Manufacturing Fabrication Technician is responsible for performing metal fabrication tasks in support of production operations. This role involves operating fabrication machinery, reading blueprints, preparing materials, and ensuring the safe and accurate production of metal components that meet our client’s quality and performance standards.


    Key Responsibilities

    • Operate fabrication equipment, including press brakes, CNC lasers, shears, and forming machines.
    • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and work orders to determine fabrication requirements.
    • Measure, cut, form, and assemble metal components according to specifications.
    • Perform basic welding, grinding, and finishing as needed to complete the product.
    • Inspect completed parts to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with company standards.
    • Maintain equipment through routine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance.
    • Monitor production schedules to meet deadlines and support workflow efficiency.
    • Follow all safety protocols, including PPE usage and proper machine operation procedures.
    • Collaborate with supervisors and team members to resolve production issues and improve processes.
    • Ensure work areas are kept clean, organised, and compliant with ISO and internal safety standards.


    Qualifications

    • Prior experience in metal fabrication, machining, welding, or a related manufacturing role is required.
    • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements.
    • Experience operating fabrication machinery (press brake, shear, CNC laser, etc.) preferred.
    • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
    • Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods.
    • Basic math skills and the ability to use measurement tools (callipers, tape measure, micrometres).
    • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
    • High school diploma or equivalent required.


    Preferred Skills

    • MIG or TIG welding experience.
    • CNC programming experience (laser, press brake, or similar).
    • Forklift or overhead crane certification

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    Work Environment

    • Fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and metal materials.
    • Requires adherence to the client’s safety policies and procedures.


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGary, IN

    Skills

    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Brake Pressunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • Cleaning Equipmentunmatched
    • Component Assemblyunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corporate Complianceunmatched
    • Craneunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Grindingunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Machining Operationsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Metal Manufacturingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Production Controlunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Weldingunmatched

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