Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have the skill to shape raw sheet metal into precise, high-quality aerospace components using traditional tools and techniques?

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Sterling Heights, MI looking to add a Fabricator their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be to fabricate and build precision aerospace sheet metal models and components using hand tools, forming equipment, and blueprint specifications. Keep reading for more details!

What’s in it for you:

· 1st shift starting at 5am. Must be able to work 10-hour shifts

· Competitive hourly rate depending on experience

· Contract-to-hire opportunity – you’ll be hired based on attendance, performance and client needs!

· Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently

· Medical, Dental and Vision

· 401K

· Paid vacation

What your day will look like:

· Fabricate and build metal models, prototypes, and components using aerospace-grade sheet metal

· Form, shape, cut, and assemble parts using traditional hand tools and equipment

· Interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications to create accurate parts

· Perform layout work, bending, forming, and fitting of complex geometries

· Use equipment such as English wheels, planishing hammers, shrinkers/stretchers, and hand brakes

· Ensure precision, fit, and finish meet tight tolerances and quality standards

· Modify and repair components as needed to meet design requirements

· Maintain clean, organized work areas and properly care for tools and equipment

What we are looking for:

· 3+ years of experience in aerospace sheet metal fabrication or metal model making

· Strong fabrication skills using hand tools and manual equipment

· Experience with forming complex curves and shapes in sheet metal

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

· High attention to detail and craftsmanship

· Ability to work independently and problem-solve in a prototype or low-volume environment

· Welding experience (TIG preferred) is a plus

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.