Branch Skilled - Metal Fabricator

Job Description

Position Title: Metal Fabricator

Wage: $20-$22/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6am-2:30pm

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Metal Fabricator for a company in Richmond, IL. This is an associate to hire opportunity on 1st shift.

Metal Fabricator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Fabricate metal components using saws, shears, torches, presses, brakes, rollers, and other fabrication equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders
- Perform layout, measurement, and cutting of materials to exact specifications
- Weld, tack, or braze metal parts using MIG, TIG, or stick welding techniques
- Fit, assemble, and secure components to create finished products or subassemblies
- Use grinders, sanders, and finishing tools to smooth welds and prepare surfaces
- Inspect finished work for accuracy, quality, and adherence to specifications
- Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment safely
- Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, safe work environment
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules

Metal Fabricator Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in metal fabrication or welding preferred
- Experience in metal fabrication, manufacturing, or welding required
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurement tools
- Proficient with fabrication tools, welding equipment, and basic shop machinery
- Strong math, measurement, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks, such as bending, standing, and reaching
- Commitment to safety and quality in all work performed
- Manufacturing or fabrication shop environment
- Exposure to heat, noise, sparks, and metalworking equipment; PPE required

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