Metal Prep Technician

• Shop Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean work area, perform daily safety checks on tools, and follow all OSHA and internal shop safety guidelines.
• Read Blueprints & Measurements: Interpret basic shop drawings, cut sheets, and work orders, using a tape measure, square, and calipers with high precision.
• Operate Cutting Equipment: Set up and operate shop saws (band saws, chop saws), shears, plasma cutters, or CNC cutters to dimension raw stock.
• Material Preparation & Deburring: Grind, deburr, and clean-cut edges using angle grinders, sanders, or wire wheels to remove sharp burrs and slag.
• Material Handling: Sort, stack, tag, and move raw materials and cut parts using overhead cranes, forklifts, or manual carts.
• Quality Control: Check dimensions of cut parts against drawings and inspect material for surface defects before routing to the weld or assembly floor.

• Experience: 0–2 years working in a manufacturing, warehouse, or metal shop environment.
• Math & Measuring: Proven ability to read a tape measure down to 1/16" or 1/32" and basic shop math skills. Strong understanding of fractions, decimals, and basic geometry for accurate layout work.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret welding symbols, dimensions, and cut lists.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy materials (often up to 50 lbs.), and work in a noisy, fast-paced industrial environment.
• Safety Gear: Willingness to wear PPE (safety glasses, steel-toe boots, earplugs, welding/leather sleeves as needed).

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal and Company Holidays)
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Training and Development

Skyline Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.