
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Required skills
- prepare metal products
- fabricate metal products
- cut metal products
- assembly
- steel metal products
- power packaging units
- lay-out metal stock
- examine metal stock
- assemble work pieces
- position work pieces
Nice to have
- manufacturing environment
- construction environment
- operate forklift
Role summary
The Sheet Metal Fabricator prepares, fabricates, and cuts metal products for assembly using various tools and machines. This role involves operating machinery for steel metal products used in power packaging units and moving equipment/materials with a forklift. Key responsibilities include laying out and examining metal stock, setting up and operating specialized fabrication equipment, installing fixtures, and studying blueprints and work orders to meet specifications. The position requires attention to detail, reliability, safe work practices, and mathematical skills for measurements and calculations. Experience with press brakes/shears and forklift operation is preferred, as is a background in manufacturing or construction.
SUMMARY: The Sheet Metal Fabricator 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. Accountabilities:
- Lay-out and examine metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
- Assemble lifts, positions, and remove work pieces from machinery.
- Set up and operate specialized equipment and tooling for fabrication of stainless sheet metal products.
- 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.
- Study shop drawings, blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine specifications such as materials to be used, dimensions and tolerances.
- Clean and lubricate the machines.
- Cross-train in welding and metalworking techniques when appropriate.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- 1-2 years' experience in a manufacturing or construction environment (preferred)
- 2+ years' experience with operating press brake/shear (preferred)
- Experience driving and operate a forklift (desired)
- Highly detail and quality oriented, ensuring correct measurements with each piece.
- Be reliable, responsible, and highly dependable.
- Work safely and efficiently while completing tasks in a timely manner.
- Skilled at mathematics, such as reading and applying a decimal chart as well as calculating circumference and bend radius.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints.
- An understanding of proper use, cleaning, and lubricating of machines and tools.
- Adhere to safely procedures to perform tasks in an efficient and productive manner.
- Skilled at managing time independently.
- Ability to lift and move heavy sheets of metal.
A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!
MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster - without compromising performance. With a robust U.S. manufacturing network, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non-negotiable. Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future.
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