Sheet Metal Fabricator

Job Title: Sheet Metal Fabricator
STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Abilene, TX
Department: Fabrication
Reports to: Assembly Lead

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Job Summary: Sheet Metal Fabricator is essential in assisting our fabrication department. This role is responsible for preparing, fabricating, and cutting metal products for assembly using a variety of tools and machines, such as presses, shears, saws, and lathes. This position will be working daily on machines that prepare steel metal products for the assembly of our power packaging units, as well as moving equipment and material with the assistance of a forklift.  In the fabrication department you are a crucial part of the manufacturing process.

Who You Are:
Detail Oriented: You must pay close attention to the specifics and fine details of each task at hand.
Reliable: You must be able to get the job done with accuracy, trustworthiness, and follow-through.
Willing to Learn – You must be able to take on new tasks and ask questions. You must be excited to learn something new.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, align, and lock/flip specified punches, dies, or other fixtures in rams or bed of brake press, using hand tools such as dial calipers and inspection gauges.
• Assemble lifts, positions, and remove work pieces from machinery.
• Operate and maintain machinery and equipment, such as a Brake Sheet, Plasma Cutter, and a Fiber Laser.
• Operate CNC machines and other automated equipment to perform tasks with precision.
• Operate a circular saw.
• Study shop drawings, blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine specifications such as materials to be used, dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up and operate specialized equipment and tooling for fabrication of stainless sheet metal products.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other team members to achieve project goals.
• Lay-out and examine metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
• Clean and lubricate the machines.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety and ability to always ensure a safe workplace.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Management experience (preferred).
• 3 - 5 years' experience in a manufacturing or construction environment
• 3+ years' experience with operating press brake/shear
• An understanding of proper use, cleaning, and lubricating of machines and tools.
• Experience using roll tables and circular saws preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Good math skills and the knowledge to read a tape measure.
• Experience reading and applying a decimal chart as well as calculating circumference and bend radius is needed to be successful in this role.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Highly detail oriented, watching for quality and correct measurements with each piece.
• Safely perform tasks in an efficient and productive and timely manner.
• Work in a team environment where you are reliable, responsible, and highly dependable.
• Ability to read and understand tape measures and blueprints.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized environment, promoting a culture of safety and compliance.
• Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment requiring the employee to stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch throughout an 8-to-10-hour day.  
• Strength to carry product, equipment, and tools up to 50 pounds and push or pull product up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

At JTS, we take pride in producing high-quality, American-made products while providing a workplace where employees can thrive. With locations in Caldwell and Nampa, ID, and Abilene, TX , we offer a supportive, fast-paced environment with excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.
✨ What JTS Offers:
💰 Competitive Pay – Weekly pay
🏖️ Time Off – Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
🏥 Comprehensive Benefits – Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
💼 Retirement Savings – 401k with a 4% employer match
Proudly American-Made – Be part of a company committed to U.S. manufacturing
💙 Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program
📈 Career Growth – Development opportunities to help you advance
👢 Perks & Discounts – Shoes for Crews and more
🎉 Engaging Culture – Company events and a team-driven environment’
🧤 Safety First – Work in a fast-paced, continuous-run manufacturing facility that prioritizes a “Safety First” culture.

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