Pay: $20 – $24 per hour, depending on experience
Shift: 1st Shift – Monday–Thursday, 5:30 AM – 4:15 PM (4 x 10-hour days, includes 30-minute unpaid lunch)
Location: Climate controlled shop!
Professional Summary of Assistant Fabricator
The Assistant Fabricator supports the production team by fabricating small metal parts from brass, carbon steel, and stainless steel using saws, grinders, sanders, and related hand and power tools. This role suits a detail-oriented, dependable person who takes direction well and takes pride in producing clean, accurate parts. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious and a good fit with our team culture.
Responsibilities of Assistant Fabricator
- Cut, roll, bend, trim, and prepare brass, carbon steel, and stainless steel parts to size using CNC rollers, manual forming tools, vertical band saws, and cold saws.
- Deburr, grind, blend, and finish parts using die grinders, sanders, files, and other hand and power tools.
- Read and follow work orders, prints, and verbal instructions to produce parts to specification.
- Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy and surface finish using calipers, tape measures, and other measuring tools.
- Handle parts carefully to avoid scratches, dents, and surface damage, particularly on stainless steel and brass.
- Take direction from the Operations Manager and experienced fabricators, and ask questions when instructions are unclear.
- Stack, sort, and label finished parts and complete basic production paperwork as instructed.
- Perform basic care of tools and equipment, including blade and abrasive changes, and report malfunctions or quality concerns to supervision.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with 5S standards.
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper PPE usage, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout.
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per shift.
- Lift and carry parts and materials, most under 15 lbs; team lift or use lifting aids for anything heavier.
- Frequent twisting, reaching, stooping, and bending.
- Repetitive hand and wrist motions during grinding, sanding, and finishing.
- Work in a manufacturing environment with noise, dust, and metal particles; wearing required hearing protection, safety glasses, and gloves.
Qualifications of Assistant Fabricator
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Working familiarity with vertical band saws, cold saws, die grinders, sanders, and similar shop tools.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
- Ability to take direction well and follow instructions accurately.
- Basic math and measuring skills, including fractions and decimals.
- Dependable attendance and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Experience
- Prior metal fabrication or sheet metal shop experience.
- Experience working with brass, carbon steel, and stainless steel.
- Ability to read basic prints and drawings.
- Experience using calipers and other precision measuring tools.
- A background as a welder-fitter is an ideal background for this position.
Job Title: Assistant Fabricator
#HPTULPay: $20 – $24 per hour, depending on experience
Shift: 1st Shift – Monday–Thursday, 5:30 AM – 4:15 PM (4 x 10-hour days, includes 30-minute unpaid lunch)
Location: Climate controlled shop in Tulsa!
Professional Summary of Assistant Fabricator
The Assistant Fabricator supports the production team by fabricating small metal parts from brass, carbon steel, and stainless steel using saws, grinders, sanders, and related hand and power tools. This role suits a detail-oriented, dependable person who takes direction well and takes pride in producing clean, accurate parts. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious and a good fit with our team culture.
Responsibilities of Assistant Fabricator
- Cut, roll, bend, trim, and prepare brass, carbon steel, and stainless steel parts to size using CNC rollers, manual forming tools, vertical band saws, and cold saws.
- Deburr, grind, blend, and finish parts using die grinders, sanders, files, and other hand and power tools.
- Read and follow work orders, prints, and verbal instructions to produce parts to specification.
- Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy and surface finish using calipers, tape measures, and other measuring tools.
- Handle parts carefully to avoid scratches, dents, and surface damage, particularly on stainless steel and brass.
- Take direction from the Operations Manager and experienced fabricators, and ask questions when instructions are unclear.
- Stack, sort, and label finished parts and complete basic production paperwork as instructed.
- Perform basic care of tools and equipment, including blade and abrasive changes, and report malfunctions or quality concerns to supervision.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with 5S standards.
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper PPE usage, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout.
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per shift.
- Lift and carry parts and materials, most under 15 lbs; team lift or use lifting aids for anything heavier.
- Frequent twisting, reaching, stooping, and bending.
- Repetitive hand and wrist motions during grinding, sanding, and finishing.
- Work in a manufacturing environment with noise, dust, and metal particles; wearing required hearing protection, safety glasses, and gloves.
Qualifications of Assistant Fabricator
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Working familiarity with vertical band saws, cold saws, die grinders, sanders, and similar shop tools.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
- Ability to take direction well and follow instructions accurately.
- Basic math and measuring skills, including fractions and decimals.
- Dependable attendance and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Experience
- Prior metal fabrication or sheet metal shop experience.
- Experience working with brass, carbon steel, and stainless steel.
- Ability to read basic prints and drawings.
- Experience using calipers and other precision measuring tools.
- A background as a welder-fitter is an ideal background for this position.
Job Title: Assistant Fabricator
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