Fabricator I

About the Role

Shickel Corporation is looking for a Fabricator Helper to assist with fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing metal parts and equipment. This is a great entry point into metal fabrication. You’ll work alongside experienced fabricators, brake operators, and finishers while building your skills on a variety of shop equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Read work orders, blueprints, and sketches to determine how to complete each job
• Lay out and mark cutting, bending, and forming lines, and lay out hole-punching patterns
• Set up and operate shears, drill presses, saws, ironworkers, pipe copers, and power hand tools
• Trim, grind, deburr, and smooth surfaces, edges, and welds, and assist with polishing
• Fabricate and assemble metal products using templates, fixtures, and basic welding
• Support fabricators, brake operators, and finishers wherever needed
• Check finished work against customer specifications
• Record labor time in the computer system
• Report equipment or facility repair needs to your manager
• Follow company safety and quality procedures

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED, or 1 year of related experience or training
• Ability to read blueprints and follow written, verbal, and diagram instructions
• Basic shop math with fractions and decimals, and accurate use of a tape measure
• Basic welding skills
• Basic computer skills and a valid driver’s license
• Forklift experience and willingness to travel occasionally are a plus

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Must be able to lift 50 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally, and stand for long periods. The job occasionally involves climbing, balancing, and working at heights. Work takes place in a loud shop with moving machinery, and may include fumes, extreme heat, and outdoor conditions.