Entry Level Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Fabricator
Job Description

This role focuses on fabricating high-quality sheet metal parts using a variety of modern machines in a clean, climate-controlled job shop environment. You will operate equipment such as brakes, lasers, deburring machines, shears, notches, and turret punching machines while following detailed drawings and specifications. Safety, precision, and teamwork are central to this position, as you work closely with other team members and departments to ensure accurate, on-time production.

Responsibilities

• Perform all fabrication duties with a strong emphasis on safety and adherence to established procedures.
• Operate sheet metal machines including brakes, lasers, deburring machines, shears, notches, and turret punching machines to fabricate parts to specification.
• Receive work orders and prints, review job requirements, and apply shop calculations and mathematics as needed to complete tasks accurately.
• Work from complex drawings, prints, templates, and specifications to produce parts that meet required dimensions and tolerances.
• Use a variety of machines, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments to cut, form, and verify pieces to required dimensions.
• Perform highly diversified work involving close tolerances, demonstrating a basic understanding of blank sizes, bend allowances, and forming techniques.
• Set up and operate machines for various fabrication operations, ensuring proper tooling, alignment, and settings for each job.
• Monitor machines continuously during operation to ensure proper performance and product quality, and report any issues promptly.
• Coordinate work with other team members and departments, following instructions and collaborating to meet production goals.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area by following housekeeping standards and removing debris or hazards as needed.
• Lift and move materials and parts up to 50 pounds repeatedly during the shift as part of daily fabrication activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production, equipment maintenance assistance, or continuous improvement efforts.

• Experience operating sheet metal fabrication equipment such as press brakes, lasers, deburring machines, shears, notches, and turret punching machines.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, templates, and specifications for sheet metal fabrication.
• Proficiency with shop mathematics, including calculations related to dimensions, bend allowances, and blank sizes.
• Skill in using hand tools and precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and maintain close tolerances.
• Capability to perform machine set-up and operation for sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during the shift.
• High degree of attention, mental alertness, and care to prevent injury to self and others when operating machines.
• Comfort working on a structured shift schedule, including 3rd shift from Friday to Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Basic understanding of welding and fabrication practices in a sheet metal environment.
• Ability to work effectively under close supervision and as part of a small team.

• Familiarity with CNC laser operation in a fabrication environment.
• Previous experience in a job shop or custom fabrication setting.
• Interest in or openness to participating in an apprenticeship program to further develop fabrication skills.
• Motivation to pursue additional technical education, such as a two-year degree, supported by tuition reimbursement.
• Strong work ethic and consistent workmanship that supports long-term employment opportunities.

You will join a small, tight-knit team in a modern, well-maintained facility that invests in your long-term growth and success. After a successful contracting period and demonstration of strong workmanship, you may receive high-quality steel-toe boots at no cost and gain access to a competitive benefits package, including a robust 401(k) plan when you transition to permanent employment. The company supports your professional development through an apprenticeship program and fully reimbursed two-year degree opportunities, helping you build a lasting career in fabrication. You benefit from a stable schedule, a supportive culture focused on safety and quality, and clear pathways for advancement and skill development.

Work Environment

This position is based in a small job shop environment with approximately 15 team members, fostering close collaboration and clear communication. The facility is extremely clean, climate controlled, and equipped with very new, well-maintained machinery, creating a comfortable and professional workspace. You will work a 3rd shift schedule from Friday to Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., working 36 hours while being paid for 40 hours. The environment emphasizes safety, orderliness, and precision, with modern sheet metal fabrication technologies and equipment used daily. A strong benefits package, including a competitive 401(k) and additional benefits upon becoming permanent, complements the professional, well-organized work setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilson, NC.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Wilson,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.